Men's Tennis, Softball, Baseball, Men's Soccer, Men's Track & Field, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Men's Golf, Women's Golf, Women's Basketball, Women's Track & Field, Volleyball

ETSU places 160 on SoCon Academic Honor Roll

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (June 24, 2015) – The Southern Conference released its academic honor roll for the 2014-15 academic year with 160 ETSU student-athletes being honored.


Men's Basketball, Football, Women's Basketball, General News

ETSU, MSHA partner for leadership conference June 29-30

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 21, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics in partnership with Mountain States Health Alliance will present a unique leadership conference, “Winning Ways,” on June 29-30, featuring some of today’s most respected and well-known leaders from the world of sports.


Volleyball

Volleyball adds three more to 2015 recruiting class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 19, 2015) – ETSU volleyball head coach Lindsey Devine and her staff added three more players to the Buccaneers’ 2015 recruiting class on Friday.


Men's Golf

Gradecki, Kristjansson conclude play at British Amateur

ANGUS, Scotland (June 18, 2015) – After defeating teammate Gudmundur Kristjansson (Reykjavik, Iceland) in the second round of match play at the 120th British Amateur on Thursday morning, ETSU rising junior Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Slaskie, Poland) couldn’t keep his championship run alive as he fell to England’s Sean Towndrow in third round action at Carnoustie.


Women's Soccer

Sayers signs Eleonora Goldoni to 2015 recruiting class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 18, 2015) – The ETSU women’s soccer team and head coach Adam Sayers announced Thursday the signing of their seventh signee Eleonora Goldoni (Cento, Italy) to the 2015 recruiting class.


General News

Inside the Dome with Dr. Sander - Episode 6

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 18, 2015) -- In this week's edition of Inside the Dome, ETSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Richard Sander talks about the upcoming “Winning Ways” Leadership Conference that will be held June 29-30 at The Millennium Centre.


Men's Golf

That time Rory McIlroy almost enrolled at ETSU

Fred Warren has been associated with college golf for over 40 years, first as a player who began his career at UCLA at just 16 years old, then as an assistant at one of the top programs in the nation, and most recently as the head coach at East Tennessee State University for the past 29 years.


Men's Golf

Kristjansson, Gradecki win first round matches in Scotland

ANGUS, Scotland (June 17, 2015) – The good news for Gudmundur Kristjansson (Reykjavik, Iceland) and Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Slaskie, Poland) is they both defeated their opponents in the opening round of match play on Wednesday at the 120th British Amateur.


Men's Golf

Buccaneer duo advance to match play at British Amateur

ANGUS, Scotland (June 16, 2015) – ETSU’s Gudmundur Kristjansson (Reykjavik, Iceland) and Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Slaskie, Poland) both advanced to match play at the 120th British Amateur Championship from Carnoustie and Panmure in Angus, Scotland.


Men's Golf

Kristjansson, Gradecki to play in British Amateur

ANGUS, Scotland (June 14, 2015) – Junior Gudmundur Kristjansson (Reykjavik, Iceland) and sophomore Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Slaskie, Poland) begin play in the 120th British Amateur Championship on Monday at Carnoustie and Panmure in Angus, Scotland.


Men's Golf

Meronk defeats McNealy 3&2 in Palmer Cup

SUGAR GROVE, Ill. (June 14, 2015) – Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) capped off his first ever Palmer Cup with a win over Stanford’s Maverick McNealy – college golf’s player of the year – 3&2 in singles matches on Sunday at Rich Harvest Farms.


Men's Golf

Meronk/Jones halve match at Palmer Cup

SUGAR GROVE, Ill. (June 13, 2015) – Coming off a pair of strong wins in Friday’s opening round of the Palmer Cup, ETSU junior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) was prime to deliver the Europeans another point in Saturday’s singles matches.


Men's Golf

Meronk wins both matches in opening day of Palmer Cup

SUGAR GROVE, Ill. (June 12, 2015) – ETSU’s Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) gave the Europeans a spark in Friday’s opening round of the Palmer Cup at Rich Harvest Farms.


Men's Tennis, Softball, Baseball, Men's Track & Field, Men's Golf, Women's Golf, Women's Tennis, Women's Track & Field

Forty-five Bucs earn Spring Academic All-SoCon honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (June 12, 2015) – Forty-five ETSU student-athletes earned spots on the Spring 2015 Academic All-Southern Conference team, the league office announced Friday.


Men's Golf

Meronk named All-American by Golfweek

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 12, 2015) – Coming off his most decorated collegiate season, ETSU junior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) kept adding accolades to his resume on Friday.


Men's Golf

Meronk makes Palmer Cup debut this weekend

SUGAR GROVE, Ill. (June 11, 2015) – ETSU’s Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) makes his Palmer Cup debut this weekend as the Buccaneer rising senior opens the three-day Ryder Cup-style competition on Friday morning at Rich Harvest Farms.


Baseball

York Receives ABCA/Rawlings All-Region Honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 10, 2015) – ETSU junior Trey York (Knoxville, Tenn.) was named to the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)/Rawlings All-Region team, which was released by the committee on Wednesday. York received second team honors as a second baseman in the south region.


Women's Soccer

Women’s soccer adds two more to 2015 recruiting class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 10, 2015) – ETSU women’s soccer head coach Adam Sayers announced the signing of two North Carolina recruits on Wednesday, adding Brittney Jones (Germanton, N.C.) and Michaela Daniels (Charlotte, N.C.) to the 2015 recruiting class.


Men's Basketball

Forbes announces addition of transfer Mosquera-Perea

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 9, 2015) – ETSU head men’s basketball coach Steve Forbes announced Tuesday that the Buccaneers have added transfer Hanner Mosquera-Perea (Istmina, Colombia) to the team’s 2015-16 recruiting class.


Women's Basketball

Ezell signs Eastern Illinois transfer Morgan Martin

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 4, 2015) – ETSU head women’s basketball coach Brittney Ezell announced Thursday the signing of Morgan Martin (Davenport, Iowa), a former Eastern Illinois Panther student-athlete. Martin will sit out the 2015-16 season due to NCAA transfer rules, and will have three years of eligibility starting in the 2016-17 season.


Baseball

Owenby named Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American

TUCSON, Ariz. (June 3, 2015) – Freshman catcher Hagen Owenby (Knoxville, Tenn.) was named Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American, which was announced by Collegiate Baseball on Wednesday.


Football

ETSU Football assists with Habitat for Humanity

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 3, 2015) – Members of the ETSU football team spent time assisting with Habitat for Humanity this past Monday and Tuesday.


Men's Tennis, Softball, Baseball, Men's Soccer, Men's Basketball, Football, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Basketball, Volleyball

ETSU releases information on summer camps

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 2, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released information on its summer camps.


Football

Members of 1969 team look back at Grantland Rice Bowl victory

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 2, 2015) – For many fans of ETSU athletics, the 1969 football season is considered the greatest in school history because of the Buccaneers’ Ohio Valley Championship and their victory over Louisiana Tech, which was led by future NFL Hall of Famer and four-time Super Bowl champion Terry Bradshaw.


Men's Golf

Meronk named to PING All-Region Team

SARASOTA, Fla. (June 2, 2015) – For the second straight year, ETSU junior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) was named to the PING All-East Region Team, which was announced by the Golf Coaches Association of American (GCAA) over the weekend.


Men's Golf

Kristjansson concludes play at NCAA Championship

BRADENTON, Fla. (June 1, 2015) – ETSU junior Gudmundur Kristjansson (Reykjavik, Iceland) wrapped up play at the NCAA Men’s Golf Championship on Monday morning at Concession Golf Club.


Men's Golf

Play suspended at NCAA Men's Golf Championship

BRADENTON, Fla. (May 31, 2015) – Third round play at the NCAA Championship from Concession Golf Club was suspended on Sunday evening due to lightning.


Men's Golf

Kristjansson makes move at NCAA Championship

BRADENTON, Fla. (May 30, 2015) – Gudmundur Kristjansson (Reykjavik, Iceland) used a strong start and finish to move up the leaderboard following second round play of the NCAA Championship on Saturday afternoon at Concession Golf Club.


Women's Track & Field

Edgecombe caps off decorated career at NCAA Regional

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 30, 2015) – Dede Edgecombe’s (Spartanburg, S.C.) run to the NCAA Championship came to an end Saturday night at North Florida’s Hodges Stadium.


Men's Golf

Kristjansson records hole-in-one at NCAA Championship

BRADENTON, Fla. (May 29, 2015) – Gudmundur Kristjansson (Reykjavik, Iceland) enjoyed the first few holes of his opening round at the NCAA Championship on Friday at Concession Golf Club.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Edgecombe advances to 100mH quarterfinal at NCAA Regional

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 29, 2015) – Senior Dede Edgecombe (Spartanburg, S.C.) turned in a record-setting performance to keep her collegiate career alive on Friday night at the NCAA East Regional.


Men's Track & Field

Williams ends season at NCAA Regional

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 28, 2015) – ETSU sophomore Mike Williams (Mt. Laurel, N.J.) saw his track and field season come to an end on Thursday evening at the NCAA Outdoor East Preliminary.


Men's Golf

Kristjansson gears up for NCAA Championship

BRADENTON, Fla. (May 28, 2015) – ETSU’s Gudmundur Kristjansson (Reykjavik, Iceland) begins his run for an NCAA Championship on Friday morning as the Buccaneer golfer tees off at 9 a.m., from Concession Golf Club.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Three Bucs to compete at NCAA East Prelims

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 28, 2015) – The ETSU track and field team will have three athletes competing in the NCAA Outdoor East Preliminary, which begins Thursday at North Florida’s Hodges Stadium.


Football

ETSU reaches 100 days until kickoff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 26, 2015) – 100 days and counting …


Baseball

York, Phillips receive honors by College Sports Madness

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 22, 2015) – Juniors Trey York (Knoxville, Tenn.) and Kevin Phillips (St. Louis, Mo.) received all-conference honors by College Sports Madness on Friday. York earned first team All-SoCon accolades, while Phillips was placed on the second team conference list.


Men's Basketball

Forbes announces signing of Shemar Johnson to NLI

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 22, 2015) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes and his staff announced on Friday that Shemar Johnson (Columbus, Miss.) has signed his national letter of intent to play for the Buccaneers in 2015-16.


Men's Golf

Willis wins 67th annual SunTrust State Open Championship

GALLATIN, Tenn. (May 22, 2015) – Former ETSU All-American Garrett Willis won his third SunTrust State Open Championship after finishing with a 54-hole score of 11-under-par 205 (70-62-73) on Thursday afternoon at The Club at Fairvue Plantation.


Men's Golf

Tee times announced for NCAA Golf Championship

BRADENTON, Fla. (May 20, 2015) – The NCAA released first/second round tee times and pairings for next week’s Men’s Golf Championship, which begins Friday, May 29 at Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Fla.


Baseball

ETSU falls to The Citadel in SoCon Championship, 8-2

CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 19, 2015) – The Citadel plated three runs in the fourth and added five more in the bottom of the seventh, and the Bulldogs defeated ETSU, 8-2, on Tuesday in the play-in game of the Southern Conference Championship at Riley Park.


Men's Golf

Power’s ace lands him BMW X4 at BMW Charity Pro-Am

GREER, S.C. (May 18, 2015) – Seamus Power (Waterford, Ireland) not only came away with his first top-10 finish of the season on Sunday at the BMW Charity Pro-Am, presented by Synnex Corp., but he also won BMW X4.


Baseball

York, Owenby land all-conference accolades

CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 18, 2015) – On the eve of the Southern Conference Championship, the league office released its postseason honors and ETSU had a pair of student-athletes receive all-conference accolades. Junior second baseman Trey York (Knoxville, Tenn.) was named second team All-SoCon, while catcher Hagen Owenby (Knoxville, Tenn.) landed all-freshman team honors on Monday.


Baseball

Nesselt, Owenby earn SoCon weekly honors

CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 18, 2015) – Senior Jimmy Nesselt (Plantation, Fla.) and freshman Hagen Owenby (Knoxville, Tenn.) swept the Southern Conference weekly awards as the league office released the honors on Monday. Nesselt was named Pitcher of the Week and Owenby was named Player of the Week.


Baseball

ETSU opens play in SoCon Championship Tuesday

CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 18, 2015) – Coming off a series win over Wofford to end the regular season this past weekend, the ETSU baseball team looks to carry that momentum into this week’s Southern Conference Championship, presented by Mountain Shore Properties.


Baseball

Thompson leads the way on Senior Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 16, 2015) – Zach Thompson (Johnson City, Tenn.) had a Senior Day for the ages.


Men's Golf

Kristjansson advances to Nationals; Bucs finish seventh

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (May 16, 2015) – It was a bittersweet day for junior Gudmundur Kristjansson (Reykjavik, Iceland) and the ETSU men’s golf team.


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer adds in-state standout Griffin

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May, 16, 2015) – Adding to the Bucs’ incoming recruiting class, ETSU Women’s Soccer Head Coach Adam Sayers has announced the signing of in-state standout Delaney Griffin (Franklin, Tenn.).


Baseball

Nesselt, Owenby lift ETSU past Wofford, 6-3

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 15, 2015) – Senior right-hander Jimmy Nesselt (Plantation, Fla.) allowed one unearned run and struck out nine in five innings of work, while freshman Hagen Owenby (Knoxville, Tenn.) belted a three-run home run in the first inning as ETSU defeated Wofford, 6-3, in the series opener on Friday night at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Golf

Bucs move to fourth after second round at NCAA Regional

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (May 15, 2015) – Facing rainy conditions in San Diego, the ETSU men’s golf team moved from second to fourth-place on the leaderboard, while junior Gudmundur Kristjansson (Reykjavik, Iceland) continued to pace the 39th-ranked Buccaneers in Friday’s second round of the NCAA Regional from The Farms Golf Club.


Men's Basketball

Forbes releases summer camp schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 15, 2015) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes released Friday dates and information regarding two summer camps for area youngsters.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf in second after opening round of NCAA Regional

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (May 14, 2015) – Led by juniors Gudmundur Kristjansson (Reykjavik, Iceland) and Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland), the ETSU men’s golf team sits in second-place following the opening round of the NCAA Regional on Thursday afternoon at The Farms Golf Club in San Diego.


Baseball

ETSU-Wofford meet in regular season finale at Thomas Stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 14, 2015) – Baseball’s regular season comes to an end this weekend as ETSU and Wofford square off in a three-game conference set starting Friday night at Thomas Stadium.


Baseball

ETSU holds graduation for Buccaneer baseball on Wednesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 13, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics held a special graduation ceremony for the Buccaneer baseball team on Wednesday afternoon inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


Men's Golf

Bucs open play at NCAA Regional Thursday

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (May 13, 2015) – After making its cross-country flight to California earlier in the week, the ETSU men’s golf team opens play at the NCAA Regional on Thursday at The Farms Golf Club in San Diego.


Baseball

App State scores five unanswered to cap off walk-off win

BOONE, N.C. (May 12, 2015) – Despite leading 4-0 in the seventh inning and taking a two-run lead into the bottom of the ninth, ETSU couldn’t hold on as Bradley Morton hit a game-tying two-run home run and Zach Hummel’s walk-off triple scored Dylan Hamel, lifting Appalachian State to a 5-4 win over the Buccaneers on Tuesday night at Smith Stadium.


General News

Inside the Dome with Dr. Sander - Episode 5

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 12, 2015) -- In this week's edition of Inside the Dome, ETSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Richard Sander talks about...


Football

Carl Torbush Friday Night Lights Camp dates announced

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 15, 2015) – Dates for the Carl Torbush Friday Night Lights Camp have been announced which includes sessions June 5 inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center and July 17 at the Johnny Long Training Academy in Knoxville, Tennessee.


Baseball

Bucs wrap up non-conference play Tuesday at App State

BOONE, N.C. (May 11, 2015) – The ETSU baseball team wraps up non-conference play Tuesday night when the Bucs take on former Southern Conference rival Appalachian State. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. at Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium.


Football

ETSU football season tickets going quickly; Gold section sold out

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 11, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Monday that Gold section seating inside Kermit Tipton Stadium for the 2015 football season is sold out. In addition, the program also released information regarding the purchase of season parking passes.


Women's Basketball

Congratulations Seniors!

The ETSU women’s basketball team saw its four seniors walk across the stage and receive their diplomas this past Saturday during graduation ceremonies held inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


Baseball

Five-run third carries The Citadel to series sweep over ETSU

CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 10, 2015) – Stephen Windham tied the game at one with a leadoff home run in the bottom of the second, while The Citadel used a five-run third to gain momentum and cap off the series sweep over ETSU as the Bulldogs defeated the Blue and Gold, 15-5, on Sunday afternoon at Riley Park.


Men's Golf

Davies wins Turkish Airlines Challenge

ANTALYA, Turkey (May 10, 2015) – Rhys Davies proved that form is temporary but class is permanent as the Welshman marched to a first title in five years courtesy of a four-shot victory at the Turkish Airlines Challenge.


Baseball

The Citadel uses long ball to earn series win over ETSU, 12-8

CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 9, 2015) – After belting four home runs in the series opener, The Citadel connected on four more Saturday as the Bulldogs rallied to a 12-8 series-clinching win over ETSU at Riley Park.


Men's Tennis

Bucs push #15 Virginia Tech to the brink in NCAA First Round

BLACKSBURG, Va. (May 8, 2015) - The ETSU men's tennis team pushed No. 15 Virginia Tech to the brink of defeat Friday in the opening round of the NCAA Division I Men's Tennis Championship, but the Hokies outlasted the Bucs' comeback attempt as Virginia Tech edged ETSU, 4-1, in Blacksburg, Va.


Baseball

Bucs suffer 9-1 setback in opener at The Citadel

CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 8, 2015) – Junior left-hander James Reeves tossed seven scoreless innings, while Connor Walsh and Drew Ellis both belted a pair of home runs as The Citadel defeated ETSU, 9-1, in the series opener on Friday night at Riley Park.


Women's Track & Field

Edgecombe named SoCon Women’s Track Athlete of Month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 7, 2015) – Senior Dede Edgecombe (Spartanburg, S.C.) was named Southern Conference Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Track Athlete of the Month for her performances in the month of April, the league office announced Thursday.


Men's Tennis

Red-hot Bucs set for NCAA First Round showdown at Va. Tech

BLACKSBURG, Va. (May 7, 2015) - Competing in the NCAA Division I Men's Tennis Championship for a ninth-consecutive year, ETSU will go toe-to-toe with No. 15 Virginia Tech Friday, May 8 at 2:00 p.m., on the Hokies' home turf in Blacksburg, Va.


Men's Tennis

Biosca named SoCon Men's Tennis Player of the Month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 7, 2015) - ETSU sophomore David Biosca (Sant Fruitos de Bage, Spain) went undefeated in April, leading the Buccaneers (17-7) to a 9-0 record and the SoCon Men’s Tennis Championship title and earning SoCon Player of the Year and tournament Most Outstanding Player honors along the way.


Baseball

ETSU heads to Charleston for SoCon series at The Citadel

CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 7, 2015) – For the second straight weekend the ETSU baseball heads to South Carolina for conference play as the Bucs open a three-game series at The Citadel on Friday night at Riley Park.


Men's Golf

Meronk named SoCon Golfer of the Month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 7, 2015) – After being named Southern Conference Player of the Year following last month’s conference championship, ETSU junior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) landed SoCon Golfer of the Month honors as the league office released its monthly award winners on Thursday.


Softball

ETSU's season comes to a close with 5-2 setback to UNCG

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 7, 2015) - Seventh-seeded ETSU fell to sixth-seeded UNC Greensboro Thursday, 5-2, at Frost Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., eliminating the Buccaneers from the Southern Conference Softball Championship and closing the book on their 2015 campaign.


Baseball

Bucs have fun in 15-5 rout over Winthrop

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 6, 2015) – The ETSU baseball team put on an offensive clinic Wednesday night at Thomas Stadium.


Softball

ETSU edged by Samford, 3-1, in SoCon first round

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 6, 2015) - Despite loading the bases in three consecutive innings, the ETSU softball team was edged by second-seeded Samford, 3-1, Wednesday in the opening round of the SoCon Softball Championship in Chattanooga, Tenn.


Softball

Pickett, Smith named to SoCon All-Freshman Team

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 5, 2015) - ETSU's Cassi Pickett (Chattanooga, Tenn.) and Kelsey Smith (Tucson, Ariz.) each earned spots on the Southern Conference All-Freshman Team, the league announced Wednesday.


Softball

Bucs to take on Samford in SoCon Championship first round

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 5, 2015) - A winner of three of its last four contests, the ETSU softball team will begin play in the 2015 Southern Conference Softball Championship Wednesday, May 6 at Frost Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn. The seventh-seeded Bucs will take on No. 2 Samford at 12:30 p.m.


Baseball

Bucs host Winthrop Wednesday night at Thomas Stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 5, 2015) – The ETSU baseball team hosts Winthrop in its final non-conference home game on Wednesday night at Thomas Stadium. First pitch is slated for 6:05 p.m.


Football

General Shale announces support of ETSU stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 4, 2015) – During the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletic’s annual All-Sport Golf Tournament and Game Time Tour stop Monday at the Blackthorn Club at the Ridges, General Shale publicly announced its contribution of a half-million bricks to the program’s new football stadium.


Men's Golf

ETSU men’s golf headed back out west for NCAA Regional

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (May 4, 2015) – For the second straight year, the ETSU men’s golf team will be heading out west for the NCAA Regional as the 39th-ranked Buccaneers are the No. 7 seed in the San Diego Regional, which will be played at The Farms Golf Club from May 14-16.


Men's Soccer

Oshoniyi and U.S. U-15 BNT win international tournament

GRADISCA D'ISONZO, Italy (May 4, 2015) – The U.S. Under-15 Boys' National Team, for which ETSU Men's Soccer Head Coach Bo Oshoniyi is an assistant coach, defeated Austria, 3-2, over the weekend to win the 12th Tournament delle Nazioni in Gradisca D'Isonzo, Italy.


Men's Tennis

Men's Tennis shares experiences at Indian Trail Intermediate

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 3, 2015) - Prior to next week’s NCAA Championship first round matchup at Virginia Tech, the ETSU men’s tennis team took time to visit Indian Trail Intermediate School Friday, addressing more than 650 students.


Baseball

ETSU uses strong start to down Furman, 7-3

GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 3, 2015) – Freshman right-hander Ryan Simpler (Lewes, Del.) allowed two runs in a career-high seven innings, while six Buccaneers finished with multi-hit games as ETSU defeated Furman, 7-3, in the series finale on Sunday afternoon at Latham Stadium.


Softball

ETSU falls in finale, but takes overall series vs. Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 3, 2015) - The ETSU softball team concluded regular-season play Sunday, with the Bucs falling to league opponent Mercer, 8-3, at Betty Basler Field in Johnson City. Despite the setback, ETSU won the three-game series, two games to one, after sweeping Saturday's doubleheader.


Softball

ETSU earns walk-off wins versus Mercer, set for Senior Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 2, 2015) - ETSU defeated league opponent Mercer twice Saturday, as the Bucs notched their third-consecutive one-run win; however, unlike Wednesday's 14-13 victory at App State, ETSU didn't merely hold on to earn the wins...


Baseball

Furman caps off comeback with walk-off win in extra innings

GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 2, 2015) – Despite holding a six-run lead in the fifth and leading by one with one out in the bottom of the ninth, the ETSU baseball team couldn’t hold on to force a rubber match with Furman.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Track & field competes Saturday at Tennessee Challenge

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (May 2, 2015) – The ETSU track & field program returned to competition Saturday at the University of Tennessee Challenge at Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium.


Football

Football holds strength & conditioning clinic Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 2, 2015) – Approximately 50 registrants were on hand Saturday inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center for the 2015 Buc Football Strength & Conditioning Clinic.


Baseball

ETSU drops series opener at Furman, 8-4

GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 1, 2015) – Furman broke up ETSU’s shutout bid by scoring three unearned runs in the fifth and picked up a three-run home run from Blake Chisolm in the sixth as the Paladins rallied for an 8-4 series-opening win over the Buccaneers on Friday night at Latham Stadium.


Softball

ETSU hosts Mercer for league series to cap regular season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 1, 2015) - Fresh off a 14-13 victory versus App State, the ETSU softball team will welcome league opponent Mercer to Betty Basler Field this weekend for a three-game series. ETSU will honor its outgoing senior class prior to Sunday's 12:00 p.m. start.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Track & field set for Tennessee Challenge Saturday

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (May 1, 2015) – After the men’s and women’s teams each earned third-place finishes at the 2015 Southern Conference Outdoor Championships last weekend, the ETSU track & field program will be back in action Saturday at the University of Tennessee Challenge at Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium.


Baseball

Bucs head to South Carolina for SoCon series at Furman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 30, 2015) – With only three conference series remaining, the ETSU baseball team looks to carry its positive momentum into the stretch run of Southern Conference play when the Buccaneers open a three-game set at Furman Friday night at Latham Baseball Stadium.


Softball

Four-run sixth inning spurs Bucs to comeback win at App State

BOONE, N.C. (April 29, 2015) - ETSU recorded a season-high 16 hits in Wednesday's doubleheader finale at App State as the Bucs came from behind to best the Mountaineers in non-conference action in Boone, N.C. The twin bill, which ETSU split with App State, marked the Bucs' final regular season road trip of the year.


Baseball

Taylor’s record-setting night leads ETSU past App State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 29, 2015) – Junior Jeremy Taylor (Fayetteville, Ga.) broke a Buccaneer single-game record with four stolen bases and scored four runs, while junior right-hander Lee Haeberle (Hendersonville, Tenn.) tossed five strong innings as ETSU wrapped up its homestand with a 10-4 win over Appalachian State on Wednesday night at Thomas Stadium.


Women's Tennis

Q&A With Ioanna Markesini

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 29, 2015) - Throughout the season, members of the ETSU women’s tennis team will be featured in a ‘‘Getting to Know’’ segment on ETSUBucs.com. The next student-athlete to be profiled is Ioanna Markesini (Athens, Greece).


Men's Basketball

ETSU men’s basketball receives NLI from Nigel Holley

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 29, 2015) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes announced Wednesday that the Buccaneers have received a national letter of intent from junior college transfer Nigel Holley (Wilmington, N.C.).


General News

Inside the Dome with Dr. Sander - Episode 4

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 29, 2015) -- In this week's edition of Inside the Dome, ETSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Richard Sander talks about Football's Blue-Gold spring game, NCAA Title IX requirements with the addition of football, whether the SoCon has any specific sport requirements and his thoughts on paying student-athletes.


Softball

Bucs travel to App State for final regular-season road trip

BOONE, N.C. (April 28, 2015) - The ETSU softball team will visit Boone, N.C. Wednesday, April 29 for a non-conference doubleheader versus Sun Belt opponent Appalachian State.


Men's Tennis

ETSU to visit Va. Tech for NCAA Championship First Round

INDIANAPOLIS (April 28, 2015) - As announced by the NCAA Tuesday, the Southern Conference Champion ETSU men's tennis team will visit 15th-seeded and 14th-ranked Virginia Tech Friday, May 8 for an NCAA Division I Men's Tennis Championship First Round match in Blacksburg, Va.


Baseball

ETSU concludes homestand Wednesday against App State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 28, 2015) – Coming off its series win over Western Carolina last weekend, the ETSU baseball team looks to continue its winning ways when the Buccaneers conclude their four-game homestand Wednesday night against Appalachian State.


Men's Basketball

Forbes adds Collins to ETSU assistant coaching staff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 28, 2015) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes announced Tuesday another addition to his assistant coaching staff, adding former Columbia State head coach Brian Collins to the Buccaneers’ bench.


General News

ETSU celebrates “Night of Champions” Monday evening

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 27, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics celebrated the many academic and athletic achievements of its student-athletes Monday evening with the "Night of Champions" inside the D. P. Culp Center Auditorium.


Men's Track & Field, Men's Cross Country

Chase a recipient of SoCon Postgraduate Scholarship

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 27, 2015) – ETSU track & field and cross country student-athlete Adam Chase (Kingsport, Tenn.) was named as one of 10 Southern Conference student-athletes to receive a SoCon Postgraduate Scholarship, the league office announced Monday.


Football

ETSU football uniforms unveiled at Culp Center event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 27, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics officially unveiled the Buccaneers’ new football uniforms during a special event Monday afternoon inside the Cave area of the D.P. Culp Center.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

ETSU posts pair of 3rd-place team finishes at SoCon meet

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (April 26, 2015) – The ETSU track & field program wrapped up the 2015 Southern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship Sunday with both the men’s and women’s teams earning third-place team finishes at the Samford Track and Soccer Stadium.


Men's Tennis

ETSU notches ninth-consecutive conference championship

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 26, 2015) - After a decade-long hiatus from the Southern Conference, ETSU picked up where it last left off by taking home the SoCon Men's Tennis title. The Bucs defeated Furman, 4-0, on the Paladins' home court to earn ETSU's ninth-consecutive league tournament title.


Women's Tennis

Bucs' season comes to a close with runner-up finish

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 26, 2015) - After finishing the regular season with seven wins in their last nine matches, the Buccaneers had high hopes of making a return trip to the NCAA Tournament; however, top-seeded Samford overcame ETSU, 4-1, in the title match of the SoCon Women's Tennis Championship.


Softball

ETSU falls at UNCG, 7-2, in series finale

GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 26, 2015) - The ETSU softball team concluded a three-game, Southern Conference series at UNC Greensboro Sunday, with the Bucs suffering a 7-2 setback. ETSU will visit Appalachian State for a non-conference doubleheader Wednesday, April 29.


Baseball

Bucs rally late to earn series-clinching win over Catamounts

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 26, 2015) – Seniors Jordan Sanford (Powell, Tenn.) and Zach Thompson (Johnson City, Tenn.) combined for six RBI, while sophomores Connor Bartow (Jonesborough, Tenn.) and Chris Cook (Kingsport, Tenn.) registered 2.2 scoreless innings out of the pen as ETSU rallied for a 10-7 series-clinching win over Western Carolina on Sunday afternoon at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Men 2nd, women 3rd after day one at SoCon Championships

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (April 25, 2015) – The ETSU track & field program turned in a pair of top-three team finishes on day one at the 2015 Southern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships at the Samford Track and Soccer Stadium.


Softball

Bucs open UNCG series with doubleheader setbacks

GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 25, 2015) - ETSU was unable to contain UNC Greensboro's high-powered offense during Saturday's doubleheader, as the Spartans narrowly edged ETSU, 12-10, in Game One, and topped the Bucs, 11-3, in Game Two. The third and final game of the Southern Conference series will take place Sunday, April 26 at 1:00 p.m.


Men's Tennis

Bucs best Samford to claim spot in SoCon title match

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 25, 2015) - The top-seeded ETSU men's tennis team defeated No. 4 Samford, 4-1, Saturday in Greenville, S.C., to advance to the title match of the Southern Conference Men's Tennis Championship.


Baseball

WCU belts two ninth-inning homers to rally for 4-3 win

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 25, 2015) – After watching junior Griffin Krieg (Nashville, Tenn.) record ETSU’s first complete game of the season in Friday’s opener, senior right-hander Jimmy Nesselt (Plantation, Fla.) was two outs away from a repeat performance.


Women's Tennis

ETSU knocks off UTC, advances to SoCon title match

CLEMSON, S.C. (April 25, 2015) - Less than one month ago, Chattanooga rallied from a 3-1 deficit to edge ETSU, 4-3, to hand the Buccaneers their only home setback of the season. Saturday, the Bucs avenged that loss by besting UTC, 4-2, to advance to the title match of the Southern Conference Women's Tennis Championship.


Baseball

Video stream at baseball cancelled due to weather

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 25, 2015) – Due to inclement weather in and around the Tri-Cities region, the remaining two games of the ETSU-Western Carolina baseball series will not be video streamed on the SoCon Digital Network.


Baseball

Krieg’s complete game effort lifts ETSU to win over WCU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 24, 2015) – Griffin Krieg’s (Nashville, Tenn.) birthday present came a few hours early.


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

SoCon Tennis Championship schedule altered due to weather

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 25, 2015) – Due to expected inclement weather in the Upstate Saturday, the 2015 Southern Conference Men’s and Women’s Tennis Bracket has been altered.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Track & field set to compete at SoCon Outdoor Championships

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (April 24, 2015) – The ETSU track & field program will compete this weekend, Saturday – Sunday, at the 2015 Southern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, hosted by Samford University at the Samford Track and Soccer Stadium.


Women's Tennis

Bucs defeat Wofford, 4-1, to advance to SoCon semifinal

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 24, 2015) - The third-seeded ETSU women's tennis team advanced to the semifinal round of the Southern Conference Women's Tennis Championship by defeating No. 6 Wofford, 4-1, Friday in Greenville, S.C.


Softball

ETSU visits league opponent UNCG for three-game series

GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 24, 2015) - ETSU will visit Greensboro, N.C., this weekend for a three-game series versus league opponent UNC Greensboro. Due to forecasted inclement weather, Saturday's doubleheader has been moved up to an 11:00 a.m., start time.


Men's Tennis

No. 1 ETSU defeats The Citadel, advances to SoCon semifinal

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 24, 2015) - For the second time in the last week, ETSU and The Citadel went toe-to-toe, and for the second time, ETSU bested the Bulldogs, reserving the Buccaneers a spot in Saturday's semifinal round of the Southern Conference Men's Tennis Championship.


Women's Tennis

Third-seeded Bucs to take on Wofford in SoCon quarterfinals

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 23, 2015) - Third-seeded ETSU will go toe-to-toe with No. 6 seed Wofford Friday, April 24 at 1:00 p.m., in the quarterfinals of this weekend's Southern Conference Women's Tennis Championship.


Men's Tennis

No. 1 ETSU set for SoCon tourney opener vs. The Citadel

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 23, 2015) - Top-seeded ETSU will open play in the Southern Conference Men's Tennis Championship Friday, April 24 versus eighth-seeded The Citadel at 8:30 a.m., in Spartanburg, S.C.


Men's Tennis

Q&A With Conner Huertas

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 23, 2015) - Throughout the season, members of the ETSU men’s tennis team will be featured in a ‘‘Getting to Know’’ segment on ETSUBucs.com. The next student-athlete to be profiled is Conner Huertas del Pino (Lima, Peru).


Baseball

Bucs open home SoCon set with Western Carolina Friday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 23, 2015) – The ETSU baseball team opens a three-game Southern Conference series with Western Carolina on Friday night at Thomas Stadium.


Football

ETSU to host Buc Football Strength & Conditioning Clinic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 23, 2015) – On Saturday, May 2, the ETSU football program will host the 2015 Buc Football Strength & Conditioning Clinic inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


Football

ETSU football uniform unveiling set for Monday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 23, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday during its campus Game Time Tour stop that the new Buccaneer football uniforms will be unveiled to the public on Monday, April 27th inside the Cave at the D.P. Culp Center.


Baseball

Phillips belts 10th home run in 8-4 setback at Winthrop

ROCK HILL, S.C. (April 22, 2015) – Kevin Phillips (St. Louis, Mo.) blasted his team-leading 10th home run of the season and Trey York (Knoxville, Tenn.) drove in two runs, but it wasn’t enough to lift ETSU past Winthrop as the Eagles rallied for an 8-4 win on Wednesday night at Winthrop Ballpark.


Women's Tennis

Six ETSU players earn All-SoCon honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 22, 2014) – Six ETSU players received Southern Conference postseason honors Wednesday, including senior Jessica Brumit (Elizabethton, Tenn.) who was named this year’s recipient of the Sportsmanship Award.


Men's Golf

Meronk, Warren named SoCon Player and Coach of the Year

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 22, 2015) – The Southern Conference office released its men’s golf postseason honors following Tuesday’s championship and ETSU had four Buccaneers receive all-conference honors, including junior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) being tabbed Player of the Year and head coach Fred Warren being selected Coach of the Year.


Football

Countdown to Kickoff exhibit opens at Reece Museum

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 22, 2015) – When East Tennessee State University graduate students Matthew Himel and Andrew Avery started hearing about the return of ETSU football, their questions and curiosity did not focus on what the future would hold for the new athletic program. They wanted to look back.


Men's Tennis

Biosca highlights ETSU All-SoCon honorees

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 22, 2014) – The Southern Conference announced its men’s tennis postseason awards Wednesday, with four ETSU players earning all-conference honors, including sophomore David Biosca (Sant Fruitos de Bage, Spain) who was named SoCon Men’s Tennis Player of the Year after helping lead the Bucs to the league’s regular-season championship.


Baseball

Tennessee doubles up ETSU, 14-7

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 21, 2015) – Christin Stewart belted a pair of two-run home runs and Andrew Lee connected on a grand slam as Tennessee completed the season sweep by doubling up ETSU, 14-7, in front of 1,534 fans on Tuesday night at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Golf

ETSU men’s golf outlasts UNCG to win SoCon Championship

PINEHURST, N.C. (April 21, 2015) – The ETSU men’s golf team outlasted UNC Greensboro to win its league-best 18th Southern Conference Championship as the 40th-ranked Buccaneers saw their six-shot lead evaporate before edging out the Spartans in a playoff on Tuesday afternoon at Pinehurst No. 9.


Men's Basketball

Forbes announces signing of T.J. Cromer to NLI

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 21, 2015) – ETSU head men’s basketball coach Steve Forbes announced Tuesday that Columbia State Community College guard T.J. Cromer (Albany, Ga.) has signed a national letter of intent to join the Buccaneers for the 2015-16 season.


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer announces pair of Swiss signees

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 21, 2015) – The ETSU women’s soccer program announced Tuesday that Pauline Vienne (Lausanne, Switzerland) and Irina Brutsch (Zurich, Switzerland) have signed their national letters of intent to play for the Bucs starting in the fall of 2015.


Baseball

Standing Room Tickets Available for Tonight’s ETSU-UT Game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 21, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday afternoon that reserved tickets for the ETSU-Tennessee baseball game on April 21 are sold out.


Men's Golf

Bucs add to their lead at SoCon Championship

PINEHURST, N.C. (April 20, 2015) – Despite sitting tied with UNC Greensboro midway through the second round, the ETSU men’s golf team used a strong finish to add to its lead at the Southern Conference Championship on Monday at Pinehurst.


Men's Tennis

Ribeiro garners SoCon Player of the Week honor

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 20, 2015) – ETSU co-captain Rogerio Ribeiro (Sao Paulo, Brazil) has been named the Southern Conference Men’s Tennis Player of the Week for all matches played April 13-19. Ribeiro went unbeaten last week as the Bucs notched wins over The Citadel and Furman to earn the league’s regular season championship.


Baseball

ETSU hosts Tennessee Tuesday night at Thomas Stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 20, 2015) – The ETSU baseball team hosts Tennessee Tuesday night at Thomas Stadium before wrapping up midweek play at Winthrop on Wednesday. First pitch of Tuesday’s game is set for 6:05 p.m., while Wednesday’s game is a 6 p.m. start at The Winthrop Ballpark.


Men's Golf

ETSU leads after first round of SoCon Championship

PINEHURST, N.C. (April 19, 2015) – The ETSU men’s golf team got off to a strong start at the Southern Conference Championship as the 40th-ranked Buccaneers hold the team lead, while Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Śląskie, Poland) and Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) are in the top-five following first round play on Sunday at Pinehurst.


Women's Tennis

Women's tennis SoCon tournament pairings announced

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 19, 2015) – The Southern Conference has announced the pairings and times for the 2015 SoCon Women’s Tennis Championships, with third-seeded ETSU taking on No. 6 Wofford Friday, April 24 at 1:00 p.m., in Greenville, S.C.


Men's Tennis

Bucs continue tradition by clinching SoCon regular season title

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 18, 2015) - In a matchup of the Southern Conference's lone unbeaten teams, No. 68 ETSU prevailed Saturday, defeating Furman, 4-0, to clinch the SoCon regular season title, marking the 14th-consecutive year the program has captured either a regular season or tournament championship.


Baseball

Bucs drop two on Saturday; Samford sweeps series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 18, 2015) – ETSU baseball couldn’t cool off a surging Samford team, who has now won seven straight games, as the Bulldogs swept the Buccaneers following a doubleheader win on Saturday at Thomas Stadium.


Softball

ETSU falls to Furman in rain-delayed series finale

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 18, 2015) - ETSU's offense was held in check by Furman's freshman ace, Lindsey Bert, Saturday, as the SoCon Freshman of the Year candidate tossed her 23rd complete game of the season en route to leading the Paladins to a 12-0 win in six innings.


Men's Golf

ETSU begins run for SoCon title Sunday at Pinehurst

PINEHURST, N.C. (April 18, 2015) – The ETSU men’s golf team begins its run for an 18th Southern Conference Championship (23rd overall conference title) this weekend in Pinehurst, N.C. The three-day, 54-hole conference championship gets underway Sunday morning at Pinehurst No. 9.


Men's Tennis

No. 68 ETSU cruises to 7-0 win over The Citadel on Senior Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 17, 2015) - Celebrating Senior Day, the 68th-ranked ETSU men's tennis team earned a convincing, 7-0 victory versus The Citadel Friday, extending its win streak to nine and clinching the Bucs' 12th win in their last 13 matches.


Softball

Bucs suffer pair of one-run losses to open Furman series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 17, 2015) - The ETSU softball team suffered a pair of one-run losses to league opponent Furman Friday, falling, 2-1, in Game One of the day's doubleheader, and 7-6, in Game Two after rallying from a 4-0 deficit to force extra innings. Nearly half of ETSU's losses this season have come by two runs or fewer.


Baseball

ETSU drops series opener to Samford, 15-4

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 17, 2015) – Samford plated nine second-inning runs and got eight solid innings from starter Alex Ledford as the Bulldogs defeated ETSU, 15-4, in the series opener on Friday night at Thomas Stadium.


Softball

ETSU's Friday meeting with Furman set to begin at 4:00 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 17, 2015) - ETSU's Friday doubleheader versus league opponent Furman is set to begin at 4:00 p.m., after enduring a one-hour delay due to logistical complications.


Softball

Immediate changes issued to ETSU Softball schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 17, 2015) - The start of Friday's ETSU Softball doubleheader versus Furman has been indefinitely delayed due to logistical complications. Additional updates will be released as they are made available. Additionally, Sunday's single game series finale has been moved to Saturday, April 18 at 3:00 p.m.


Men's Golf

Meronk Named to European Palmer Cup Team

NORMAN, Okla. (April 17, 2015) – ETSU’s Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) will participate in the 2015 Palmer Cup as the teams were announced Friday on Golf Channel’s Morning Drive. The annual Ryder Cup-style competition will be played June 12-14 at Rich Harvest Farms, located in Sugar Grove, Ill.


Men's Tennis

Q&A With Fernando Amon

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 17, 2015) - Throughout the season, members of the ETSU men’s tennis team will be featured in a ‘‘Getting to Know’’ segment on ETSUBucs.com. The next student-athlete to be profiled is Fernando Amon (Buenos Aires, Argentina).


Women's Golf

ETSU’s Chin, Czudkova named to All-SoCon teams

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 16, 2015) – ETSU junior Vivienne Chin (Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia) and redshirt freshman Dominika Czudkova (Cesky Tesin, Sabah Malaysia) earned Southern Conference honors as announced Thursday by the league office.


Men's Tennis

ETSU hosts The Citadel, Furman to conclude regular season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 16, 2015) - The No. 68 ETSU men's tennis team will look to extend its eight-match win streak this weekend as the Bucs close out the regular season by hosting league opponents The Citadel and Furman. The league-leading Buccaneers, winners of 11 of their last 12 matches, are 5-0 in SoCon play this season.


Softball

ETSU readies for three-game series versus Furman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 16, 2015) - The ETSU softball team will resume league play this weekend as the Bucs host SoCon opponent Furman for a three-game series. ETSU and Furman will play a doubleheader Friday, April 16, and a single game Sunday, April 18.


Baseball

ETSU welcomes Samford this weekend in SoCon series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 16, 2015) – The ETSU baseball team welcomes Samford for a three-game conference series, beginning Friday night at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Basketball

Forbes announces additions of Shay, Savage to staff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 16, 2015) – ETSU head men’s basketball coach Steve Forbes is reuniting some familiar faces as he starts building his new Buccaneers’ coaching staff.


Men's Golf

Meronk moves to 49th in World Amateur Golf Rankings

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 16, 2015) – ETSU’s Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) has continued climbing his way up the World Amateur Golf Rankings as the Buccaneer junior cracked the top-50 in the latest poll, which was released on Monday.


Baseball

Perez rallies Virginia Tech past ETSU, 6-5

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 15, 2015) – Alex Perez accounted for all six of Virginia Tech’s runs and it was his two-out, two-run scoring triple in the top of the ninth that rallied the Hokies to a 6-5 win over ETSU on Wednesday night at Thomas Stadium.


Women's Tennis

Bucs cap regular season with Senior Day victory vs. UNCG

BRISTOL, Tenn. (April 15, 2015) - For the seventh time in nine matches, ETSU notched a win, defeating UNCG in the Bucs' regular-season finale. Prior to the match, ETSU recognized the contributions of senior Jessica Brumit, as well as graduate assistant Paola Stephen and athletic trainer Chelsea Puckett.


Men's Golf

Kristjansson named SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 15, 2015) – Coming off his second win of the season, ETSU men’s golfer Gudmundur Kristjansson (Reykjavik, Iceland) was named the General Shale Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Week, announced the league office on Wednesday.


Softball

ETSU suffers setback to regional power, No. 12 Tennessee

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 14, 2015) - A record-setting crowd at Betty Basler Field wasn't enough to lead ETSU past perennial regional power Tennessee Tuesday as the 12th-ranked Lady Vols used a seven-run third inning to help notch an 11-0 victory.


Men's Golf

ETSU wins Greenbrier Collegiate Invitational title

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (April 14, 2015) – The ETSU men’s golf team won the 2015 Greenbrier Collegiate Invitational title and junior Gudmundur Kristjansson (Reykjavik, Iceland) earned co-medalist honors as final round play was cancelled due to inclement weather on Tuesday at The Old White TPC Course.


Women's Golf

ETSU women finish sixth at SoCon Championships

POOLER, Ga. (April 14, 2015) – Redshirt freshman Dominika Czudkova (Cesky Tesin, Czech Republic) continued her strong play as the ETSU women’s golf team finished sixth on the team leaderboard during the third and final round of the Southern Conference Championships Tuesday at Savannah Quarters.


Baseball

ETSU-Appalachian State baseball game moved to April 29

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 14, 2015) – Due to inclement weather expected to hit the Tri-Cities area, Tuesday’s ETSU-Appalachian State baseball game has been moved to Wednesday, April 29 at Thomas Stadium. First pitch will still be set for 6:05 p.m.


Women's Tennis

Bucs to host UNCG for Senior Day season finale

BRISTOL, Tenn. (April 14, 2015) - The ETSU women's tennis team will conclude regular season play Wednesday, April 15 with a SoCon match versus UNC Greensboro. The match is set to begin at 1:00 p.m., at the Bristol Racquet & Fitness Club in Bristol, Tenn. Prior to Wednesday's match, ETSU will recognize its lone outgoing senior, Jessica Brumit (Elizabethton, Tenn.).


Men's Tennis

Biosca claims second SoCon Player of the Week honor

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 14, 2015) – ETSU's David Biosca (Sant Fruitos de Bage, Spain) has been named the Southern Conference Men’s Tennis Player of the Week for all matches played April 6-12. It is the second time this season Biosca has earned the award after taking home the honor March 24.


Men's Golf

ETSU in first place at The Greenbrier Collegiate Invitational

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (April 13, 2015) – The ETSU men’s golf team sits atop the leaderboard, while junior Gudmundur Kristjansson (Reykjavik, Iceland) is tied for first place following the first two rounds of The Greenbrier Collegiate Invitational, which concluded Monday evening The Old White TPC Course.


Men's Tennis

Q&A With Umberto Setter

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 13, 2015) - Throughout the season, members of the ETSU men’s tennis team will be featured in a ‘‘Getting to Know’’ segment on ETSUBucs.com. The next student-athlete to be profiled is Umberto Setter (Bedano, Switzerland).


Softball

Bucs primed for rematch versus No. 11 Tennessee

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 13, 2015) - The ETSU softball team will welcome No. 11 Tennessee to Betty Basler Field Tuesday, April 14 at 6:00 p.m., for a non-conference contest. Stadium seating for the game is sold out, however, standing room only viewing options will be available in the outfield for $5.00 for general public and free for ETSU students.


Women's Golf

Czudkova leads the way as Bucs move into fifth at SoCon

POOLER, Ga. (April 13, 2015) – Improving on its first round score by seven strokes, the ETSU women’s golf team moved into fifth place on the team leaderboard during second round play Monday in the Southern Conference Championships at Savannah Quarters.


Baseball

Bucs host Appalachian State and Virginia Tech in midweek play

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 13, 2015) – Coming off its first Southern Conference series win of the season, the ETSU baseball team returns home to play nine of its next 10 games at Thomas Stadium, beginning Tuesday night against Appalachian State. On Wednesday, the Bucs host ACC foe Virginia Tech.


Softball

ETSU/UT stadium seating sold out; outfield standing room only

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 13, 2015) - Stadium seating for ETSU's non-conference rematch versus No. 11 Tennessee, set for Tuesday, April 14 at 6:00 p.m. in Johnson City, is sold out. Standing room only viewing options will be available in the outfield for $5.00 for general public and free for ETSU students with a valid student ID.


Women's Basketball, General News

Ezell to speak at ETSU “Be Money Smart” event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 13, 2015) – ETSU women’s basketball head coach Brittney Ezell will be one of six speakers at the ETSU “Be Money Smart” event Thursday, April 16, inside Sherrod Library -- Room 309 -- from 1 – 4 p.m.


Football

ETSU football hosts kids clinic following spring game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 11, 2015) – Following the Mountain States Health Alliance Blue-Gold Game on Saturday afternoon at Kermit Tipton Stadium, the ETSU football team hosted a special kids clinic.


Women's Golf

Closing holes cost ETSU women at SoCon Championships

POOLER, Ga. (April 12, 2015) – For the majority of Sunday’s first round in the Southern Conference Championships at Savannah Quarters, the ETSU women’s golf team had left every impression that it was ready to contend for a league title.


Baseball

Krieg strikes out 10, but VMI holds on for 5-4 win over ETSU

LEXINGTON, Va. (April 12, 2015) – ETSU junior right-hander Griffin Krieg (Nashville, Tenn.) recorded a career-high 10 strikeouts, but the Buccaneers were unable to cap off the series sweep as VMI belted three home runs and defeated the Blue and Gold, 5-4, on Sunday afternoon at Gray-Minor Stadium.


Women's Tennis

ETSU knocks off Furman for sixth win in last eight matches

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 12, 2015) - The ETSU women's tennis team capped an unbeaten weekend with a 5-2 victory over league opponent Furman Sunday in Greenville, S.C. The win marked ETSU's sixth victory in its last eight matches.


Men's Golf

Bucs open play at Greenbrier Collegiate Invitational on Monday

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (April 12, 2015) – The ETSU men’s golf team makes its final tune-up before the Southern Conference Championship this week as the 39th-ranked Buccaneers begin play at the Greenbrier Collegiate Invitational on Monday at The Old White TPC Course at the Greenbrier.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

ETSU totals two top-three team finishes at Catamount Classic

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 11, 2015) – On Saturday at the Beynon Sports Catamount Classic, the ETSU track & field program turned in a pair of top-three team finishes for the weekend with the men placing second and the women third out of more than 12 total teams.


Baseball

ETSU holds on for series win at VMI, 9-6

LEXINGTON, Va. (April 11, 2015) – For the second straight night the Keydets loaded the bases in the bottom of the ninth, but red-shirt freshman right-hander Dillon Cate (Sevierville, Tenn.) worked out of another jam as ETSU held on for a 9-6 series-clinching win over VMI on Saturday at Gray-Minor Stadium.


Men's Tennis

Bucs battle for eighth-straight win, blank Chattanooga, 7-0

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (April 11, 2015) - Just one day after shutting out league opponent Mercer, 7-0, the 69th-ranked ETSU men's tennis team blanked Chattanooga by an identical margin Saturday, remaining unbeaten in Southern Conference competition and clinching the Bucs' eighth-consecutive victory.


Football

Drake’s efforts spark offense in MSHA Blue-Gold game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 11, 2015) – Freshman quarterback Jared Drake (Westerville, Ohio) rushed for a team-high 104 yards and passed for another 140 yards, connecting on two touchdown strikes as the Gold team topped the Blue squad 28-10 Saturday afternoon in the Mountain States Health Alliance Blue-Gold Game at Kermit Tipton Stadium.


Women's Golf

ETSU women open play Sunday at SoCon Championships

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 11, 2015) – With hopes of capturing a second straight conference title, the ETSU women’s golf team will open play in the Southern Conference Championships Sunday at Savannah Quarters in Pooler, Ga.


Football

Details released regarding MSHA Blue-Gold Spring Game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 10, 2015) – The Mountain State Health Alliance Blue-Gold Spring Game will kick off inside Kermit Tipton Stadium on Saturday, April 11th at 2 p.m. The full day of activities will include tailgating, a full team scrimmage and a kids’ clinic following the game.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Track & field successful Friday in split-squad competition

CULLOWHEE, N.C. and KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 10, 2015) – In split-squad competition Friday at both the Beynon Sports Catamount Classic and the Tennessee Relays, the ETSU track & field program posted solid performances including strong showings in the field at WCU and in distance events at UT.


Football

Football reunion offers glimpse of future, memories of past

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 10, 2015) - On the eve of ETSU Football's first spring game in more than a decade, alumni of the program gathered at Johnson City Country Club for a momentous reunion event highlighted by a special golf outing and dinner.


Baseball

Bucs use long ball to claim series opener at VMI, 8-4

LEXINGTON, Va. (April 10, 2015) – Kevin Phillips (St. Louis, Mo.), Chris Cook (Kingsport, Tenn.) and Hagen Owenby (Knoxville, Tenn.) all belted home runs, while junior right-hander Lee Haeberle (Hendersonville, Tenn.) allowed one run in 5.2 innings as ETSU earned an 8-4 series-opening win over VMI on Friday night at Gray-Minor Stadium.


Women's Tennis

Bucs cruise past USC Upstate, 7-0

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 10, 2015) - The ETSU women's tennis team earned its fifth win in the last seven matches Friday with a convincing, 7-0 victory at USC Upstate in Spartanburg, S.C.


Men's Tennis

ETSU downs Mercer, moves into tie for first in SoCon standings

MACON, Ga. (April 10, 2015) - The 69th-ranked ETSU men's tennis team continued its winning ways Friday, knocking off league opponent Mercer, 7-0, in Macon, Ga., to extend its win streak to seven matches and move into a first-place tie with Furman in the Southern Conference standings.


Women's Soccer

ETSU to host regional powers Saturday for pair of friendlies

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 10, 2015) – The ETSU women's soccer team will welcome top-tier regional programs Duke and Georgia to Summers-Taylor Stadium Saturday, April 11 for a pair of exhibition matches.


Men's Tennis

69th-ranked Bucs look to remain unbeaten in SoCon play

MACON, Ga. (April 9, 2015) - The No. 69 ETSU men's tennis team will look to extend its six-match win streak this weekend as the Bucs visit league opponents Mercer and Chattanooga. The Buccaneers, winners of nine of their last ten matches, are 3-0 in conference competition this season.


Women's Tennis

ETSU set for pair of Palmetto State matches

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 9, 2015) - The ETSU women's tennis team will hit the road for a pair of weekend matches, visiting non-conference opponent USC Upstate Friday, April 10 and SoCon opponent Furman Sunday, April 12.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Track & field readies for Tennessee Relays, Catamount Classic

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. and CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 9, 2015) – Preparation for the upcoming 2015 SoCon Outdoor Track & Field Championships continues for the ETSU track & field program this weekend in split-squad competition at both the Tennessee Relays and the Beynon Sports Catamount Classic.


Baseball

Bucs return to SoCon action this weekend at VMI

LEXINGTON, Va. (April 9, 2015) – After stepping out of conference play for five straight games, the ETSU baseball team returns to Southern Conference action this weekend as the Buccaneers open a three-game set at VMI’s Gray-Minor Stadium on Friday night.


Baseball

York placed on midseason Golden Spikes Award watch list

DURHAM, N.C. (April 9, 2015) – USA Baseball released its midseason Golden Spikes Award watch list on Thursday and ETSU junior second baseman Trey York (Knoxville, Tenn.) was one of the 60 players to be part of the prestigious group.


Men's Golf

Meronk named SoCon Golfer of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 8, 2015) – ETSU junior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) was named Southern Conference Golfer of the Week, which was released by the league office on Wednesday.


Baseball

ETSU edged by Asheville, 6-3

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 7, 2015) – Kyle Towles belted a pair of home runs and Hunter Bryant connected on one of his own, lifting UNC Asheville to a series sweep over ETSU, as the Bulldogs edged the Blue and Gold, 6-3, on Tuesday night at Thomas Stadium.


General News

This week's edition of Inside the Dome with Dr. Sander

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 7, 2015) -- In this week's edition of Inside the Dome, ETSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Richard Sander talks about the program's capital campaign plans, athletic scholarships, a new bus design, and Southern Conference championship season.


Baseball

Tuesday’s video stream at baseball cancelled due to weather

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 7, 2015) – Due to inclement weather in and around the Tri-Cities region, Tuesday’s ETSU-UNC Asheville baseball game will not be video streamed on the SoCon Digital Network.


Baseball

ETSU hosts UNC Asheville Tuesday night at Thomas Stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 6, 2015) – The ETSU baseball team returns home to host UNC Asheville in midweek action Tuesday night at Thomas Stadium. First pitch is set for 6:05 p.m.


Women's Tennis

Choo named SoCon Women's Tennis Player of the Month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 6, 2015) - After going unbeaten in singles play during the month of March, ETSU redshirt junior Lyn Yee Choo (Kuching, Malaysia) has been named Southern Conference Women's Tennis Player of the Month for March.


Men's Golf

Meronk finishes third at Mason Rudolph Championship

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (April 5, 2015) – Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) held a one-shot lead midway through the final round and was the clubhouse leader as the last groups were finishing up; however, the ETSU junior watched Vanderbilt’s Matthias Schwab and Hunter Stewart make a late surge to overtake the lead as the Buccaneer finished third...


Women's Golf

ETSU women post strong finish at Rebel Intercollegiate

OXFORD, Miss. (April 5, 2015) – With the Southern Conference Championships just a week away, the ETSU women’s golf team got a nice confidence boost on the final day of action in the Rebel Intercollegiate at the Ole Miss Golf Course.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Track & field wraps up action Saturday at VertKlasse Meeting

HIGH POINT, N.C. (April 4, 2015) – The ETSU track & field program wrapped up a busy weekend of competition with limited action Saturday at the seventh-annual HPU VertKlasse Meeting at Dick Vert Stadium.


Men's Tennis

Bucs push home unbeaten streak to 16, down Georgia St., 5-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 4, 2015) - The 63rd-ranked ETSU men's tennis team notched its sixth consecutive victory Saturday, knocking off Georgia State, 5-2, in Johnson City. With the win, ETSU improved its record since Feb. 14 to 9-1 while also extending the program's home unbeaten streak to 16 matches.


Women's Tennis

Bucs lose another nail-biter, fall at Samford, 4-3

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (April 4, 2015) - For the second consecutive match, the ETSU women's tennis team suffered a bitter, 4-3 loss—this time coming on the road to SoCon opponent Samford. Since March 4, the Buccaneers (10-5, 3-2 SoCon) have posted a 4-4 record, with all four setbacks coming by narrow, 4-3 margins.


Baseball

Saint Louis posts 14-3 win over ETSU in series finale

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (April 4, 2015) – Saint Louis used a strong dose of hitting and pitching to complete the sweep of ETSU on Saturday afternoon at the Billiken Sports Complex.


Women's Golf

Dobele leads way as ETSU women move up leaderboard

OXFORD, Miss. (April 4, 2015) – Sophomore Linda Dobele (Ogre, Latvia) fired a team-best round of 1-over-par 73, helping the ETSU women’s golf team move up three spots on the team leaderboard during Saturday’s second round in the Rebel Intercollegiate at the Ole Miss Golf Course.


Men's Golf

Meronk, Pugh continue to lead Bucs at Mason Rudolph

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (April 4, 2015) – Junior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) and senior Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) both moved into the top-10 and the ETSU men’s golf team is tied for fifth after second round play at the Mason Rudolph Championship on Saturday at the Vanderbilt Legends Club.


Softball

ETSU concludes Samford series with 4-1 road setback

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (April 4, 2015) - The ETSU softball team wrapped up a three-game series in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, falling to one of the Southern Conference's hottest teams, Samford, 4-1.


Baseball

St. Louis captures series with 11-4 win over ETSU

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (April 3, 2015) – Saint Louis broke a tie game by plating seven runs in the sixth inning and the Billikens clinched the series with an 11-4 victory over ETSU on Friday night at the Billiken Sports Complex.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Record performances highlight ETSU's Friday competition

GAINESVILLE, Fla. and High Point, N.C. (April 3, 2015) – A pair of record performances as well as solid showings in throws events highlight ETSU track & field’s split-squad competition on Friday at both the 2015 Pepsi Florida Relays and the seventh-annual HPU VertKlasse Meeting.


Women's Golf

ETSU women open in 12th place at Rebel Intercollegiate

OXFORD, Miss. (April 3, 2015) – Junior Vivienne Chin (Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia ) carded a first round score of even-par 72 to lead the ETSU women’s golf team during first round play in the Rebel Intercollegiate Friday at the Ole Miss Golf Course.


Men's Tennis

Bucs blank App State, 7-0, to remain unbeaten at home

BRISTOL, Tenn. (April 3, 2015) - The 63rd-ranked ETSU men's tennis team extended its win streak to five matches Friday with a 7-0 victory over non-conference opponent Appalachian State at the Bristol Racquet & Fitness Club in Bristol, Tenn. With the win, the Buccaneers, who have won eight of their last nine matches, improved to 5-0 at home.


Men's Golf

Bucs in middle of pack at Mason Rudolph Championship

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (April 3, 2015) – The ETSU men’s golf team carded a 7-over-par 291 and the 39th-ranked Buccaneers sit in the middle of the pack following the opening round of the Mason Rudolph Championship.


Men's Basketball, Football, Women's Basketball

Bucs set to launch “Game Time Tour” on April 16

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 3, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Friday that it will embark on the second annual Game Time Tour beginning April 16 in Sevierville at Holston’s Restaurant. The nine-stop promotional will span the months of April and May, as ETSU coaches and staff visit cities across the region.


Men's Golf

ETSU back in action this weekend at Mason Rudolph

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (April 2, 2015) – The ETSU men’s golf team returns to action this weekend as the 39th-ranked Buccaneers head to Nashville for the Mason Rudolph Championship, which begins Friday morning at the Vanderbilt Legends Club.


Baseball

Eight-run inning not enough to lift ETSU past St. Louis, 10-8

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (April 2, 2015) – The ETSU baseball team scored eight fourth-inning runs, but it wasn’t enough to lift the Blue and Gold past Saint Louis as Luke Sommerfeld held the Bucs scoreless for the final five innings, and the Billikens held on for a 10-8 win in the series opener on Thursday night at the Billiken Sports Complex.


Football

Powell, Herink highlight football scrimmage in Erwin

ERWIN, Tenn. (April 2, 2015) – Freshman wide receiver Drake Powell (Clinton) caught two touchdown passes and freshman transfer quarterback Austin Herink (Cleveland) threw for a pair of scores to highlight the ETSU football team’s scrimmage Thursday night at Unicoi County High School’s Gentry Stadium.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Track & field to compete at Florida Relays, VertKlasse Meeting

GAINESVILLE, Fla. and High Point, N.C. (April 2, 2015) – In split-squad competition, the ETSU track & field program will compete this weekend, April 3 – 4, at both the 2015 Pepsi Florida Relays and the seventh-annual HPU VertKlasse Meeting.


Women's Tennis

Bucs' win streak snapped with 4-3 loss to Chattanooga

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 2, 2015) - ETSU saw its four-match win streak come to an end Thursday as Chattanooga rallied from a 3-0 deficit to edge ETSU, 4-3, in Johnson City. The loss marked the Bucs' first setback in Southern Conference competition.


Men's Tennis

Nationally-ranked ETSU looks to extend hot streak

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 2, 2015) - In the midst of a four-match win streak, No. 63 ETSU will look to continue its winning ways this weekend as the Bucs host non-conference opponents Appalachian State and Georgia State at the Buddy Hartsell Courts at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex in Johnson City.


Softball

Smith shines as Bucs split season series vs. Radford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 1, 2015) - ETSU split a non-conference doubleheader versus Radford on Wednesday, earning a 5-3 victory in the day's opening game before succombing to a Radford rally in Game Two and falling, 7-6. ETSU and Radford also split a pair of games during ETSU's Holiday Inn Invitational in early March.


Women's Tennis

ETSU set for conference tests vs. Chattanooga, Samford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 1, 2015) - In the midst of a four-match win streak, the ETSU women's tennis team will look to remain unbeaten in Southern Conference play as the Bucs host Chattanooga Thursday, April 2 before visiting Samford Saturday, April 4.


Football

Details released regarding MSHA Blue-Gold Spring Game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 1, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released details Wednesday regarding the upcoming Mountain State Health Alliance Blue-Gold Spring Game which is schedule for Saturday, April 11th at 2 p.m., inside Kermit Tipton Stadium.


Baseball

ETSU opens three-game series in St. Louis Thursday night

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (April 1, 2015) – The ETSU baseball team opens a three-game non-conference series with Saint Louis on Thursday night at the Billiken Sports Complex.


Baseball

Eight-run fourth carries Eagles past Bucs, 16-9

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 31, 2015) – Morehead State scored eight fourth-inning runs – highlighted by Brandon Rawe’s grand slam – and the Eagles soared past ETSU, 16-9, on Tuesday night at Thomas Stadium.


Softball

ETSU set for non-conference rematch with Radford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 31, 2015) - After splitting a pair of games with Radford earlier this season, ETSU will welcome the Highlanders back to Johnson City on Wednesday for a non-conference doubleheader at Betty Basler Field.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Track & Field, General News

Sixteen student-athletes land on Academic All-SoCon Team

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 31, 2015) – Sixteen ETSU student-athletes were selected as members of the 2014-15 Winter Academic All-Southern Conference Team, the league office announced Tuesday.


General News

More answers from the AD in this week's Inside the Dome

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 31, 2015) -- In this week's edition of Inside the Dome, ETSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Richard Sander discusses the hiring of new men's basketball coach Steve Forbes, plans for long-term contracts with the City of Johnson City and renovation plans for Freedom Hall, the future of the Bucky mascot, and new football uniforms.


Men's Tennis

Q&A With David Biosca

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 31, 2015) - Throughout the season, members of the ETSU men’s tennis team will be featured in a ‘‘Getting to Know’’ segment on ETSUBucs.com. The next student-athlete to be profiled is David Biosca (Sant Fruitos de Bage, Spain).


Men's Basketball

Steve Forbes named to lead ETSU men’s basketball

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 30, 2015) – ETSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Richard Sander announced Monday that Steve Forbes has been named head coach of the Buccaneers’ men’s basketball program.


Baseball

Bucs wrap up homestand Tuesday night versus Morehead State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 30, 2015) – The ETSU baseball team wraps up its four-game homestand when the Bucs host Morehead State Tuesday night at Thomas Stadium. First pitch is set for 6:05 p.m.


Softball

Bucs edged by Chattanooga, 5-4, in series finale

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 29, 2015) - The ETSU softball team suffered a pair of losses to Southern Conference opponent Chattanooga Sunday, falling, 5-2, in Game One of the day's doubleheader before suffering a narrow, 5-4, loss in the series finale.


Men's Tennis

ETSU tops Samford; Bucs improve to 7-1 since Feb. 14

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 29, 2015) - The ETSU men's tennis team clinched its seventh win in the last eight matches Sunday, besting Samford, 5-2, in a tightly-contested Southern Conference match. With the victory, ETSU improved to 3-0 in SoCon play.


Women's Tennis

Bucs down Mercer, 7-0, to remain unbeaten in SoCon play

BRISTOL, Tenn. (March 29, 2015) - The ETSU women's tennis team earned its fourth-consecutive victory Sunday, defeating Southern Conference opponent Mercer, 7-0, in Bristol, Tenn. With the win, ETSU improved its record to 10-3 overall, including a 3-0 mark in SoCon play.


Baseball

Skole earns 500th career win; Bucs down UNCG, 5-3

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 29, 2015) – Kevin Phillips (St. Louis, Mo.) and Hagen Owenby (Knoxville, Tenn.) drove in the go-ahead runs in the bottom of the eighth and Dillon Cate (Sevierville, Tenn.) held UNCG scoreless for the final two innings as ETSU defeated the Spartans, 5-3, marking head coach Tony Skole’s 500th career victory on Sunday afternoon at Thomas Stadium.


Football

ETSU holds third-annual Carl Torbush Football Coaching Clinic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 28, 2015) - While this weekend marked ETSU Football's third-consecutive year hosting the Carl Torbush Football Coaching Clinic presented by Appalachian Orthopaedic Associates, it was the program's first-ever coaching clinic featuring its complete staff.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Edgecombe nears ETSU record in 100mH at Raleigh Relays

RALEIGH, N.C. (March 28, 2015) – The ETSU track & field program closed out competition at the Raleigh Relays with solid performances overall including senior hurdler Dede Edgecombe (Spartanburg, S.C.) nearly setting a new school record on Saturday at the Paul Derr Track & Field Facility on the North Carolina State University campus.


Softball

ETSU falls to Chattanooga, 11-0, in series opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 28, 2015) - ETSU's offensive attack was held in check Sunday by Chattanooga righthander Taylor Deason, the SoCon's leader in earned runs average. Deason allowed just two hits en route to helping Chattanooga to an 11-0 win in six innings at Betty Basler Field in Johnson City.


Women's Tennis

ETSU seeks tenth victory of season, hosts Mercer Sunday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 28, 2015) - The ETSU women's tennis team will look to extend its three-match win streak Sunday as the Bucs host Southern Conference opponent Mercer at 9:00 a.m., at the Bristol Racquet & Fitness Club in Bristol, Tenn.


Baseball

UNCG holds on to capture series win over ETSU, 7-5

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 28, 2015) – Hunter King belted a pair of two-run home runs and Bryant Stafford worked out of a bases loaded situation in the bottom of the ninth as UNCG held on for a 7-5 series-clinching win over ETSU on Saturday at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Track & field competes on day one at Raleigh Relays

RALEIGH, N.C. (March 27, 2015) – In a large field of competition, the ETSU track & field program posted solid showings on day one at the Raleigh Relays at the Paul Derr Track & Field Facility on the North Carolina State University campus.


Baseball

ETSU’s late rally falls short in opener to UNCG, 8-6

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 27, 2015) – ETSU scored four runs in the seventh and Trey York (Knoxville, Tenn.) blasted a two-run home run in the bottom of ninth, but it wasn’t enough to lift Buccaneers past UNCG as the Spartans took the series opener, 8-6, on Friday night at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Tennis

Bucs continue winning ways, upset No. 47 UNC Wilmington

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 27, 2015) - Going toe-to-toe with its seventh ranked opponent of the season, the ETSU men's tennis team upset No. 47 UNC Wilmington Friday in Johnson City, marking the Bucs' sixth win in their last seven matches.


Women's Tennis

Q&A With Ana Gerbasi

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 27, 2015) - Throughout the season, members of the ETSU women’s tennis team will be featured in a ‘‘Getting to Know’’ segment on ETSUBucs.com. The next student-athlete to be profiled is junior Ana Gerbasi (Caracas, Venezuela).


Softball

ETSU primed for three-game series vs. in-state foe Chattanooga

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 27, 2015) - The ETSU softball team will open a five-game home stand this weekend as the Bucs host in-state foe Chattanooga for a three-game series. ETSU and Chattanooga will play a single game Saturday, March 28 at 3:00 p.m., before playing a doubleheader Sunday, March 29, with games beginning at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.


Women's Basketball

ETSU announces extension for Ezell

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 27, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Friday that the university and head women’s basketball coach Brittney Ezell have agreed to a contract extension.


Men's Tennis

Bucs set to host No. 47 UNC Wilmington, Samford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 26, 2015) - Following a three-match road swing, the ETSU men's tennis team will return home this weekend for a pair of matches, taking on No. 47 UNC Wilmington Friday, and SoCon foe Samford Sunday. Fans in attendance at Friday's match will receive free pizza courtesy of ETSU Men's Tennis.


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis vs. UNC Greensboro rescheduled to April 15

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 26, 2015) — ETSU's women's tennis match versus UNC Greensboro, originally scheduled to be played Friday, March 27 at 3:00 p.m., in Johnson City, has been rescheduled and will instead be played Wednesday, April 15 at 2:00 p.m., in Johnson City.


Softball

Softball alters weekend schedule versus Chattanooga

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 26, 2015) - The ETSU softball team has altered its weekend schedule, moving its doubleheader versus Chattanooga to Sunday, March 29. ETSU will play a single game versus Chattanooga Saturday, March 28 at 3:00 p.m., before hosting the Mocs for a doubleheader Sunday at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Track & field back in action this weekend at Raleigh Relays

RALEIGH, N.C. (March 26, 2015) – The ETSU track & field program will be back in action this weekend when it competes at the Raleigh Relays at the Paul Derr Track & Field Facility on the North Carolina State University campus.


Baseball

ETSU returns home to host UNCG in SoCon series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 26, 2015) – Coming off a rough six-game road swing, the ETSU baseball team returns home to host UNCG in a three-game Southern Conference series beginning Friday night at Thomas Stadium.


Baseball

Bucs drop 8-3 decision at Virginia Tech

BLACKSBURG, Va. (March 25, 2015) – Virginia Tech scored four runs in the first three innings and its pitching staff held ETSU scoreless for the final six frames en route to defeating the Bucs, 8-3, on Wednesday night at English Field.


Football

Roadrunner-Dunkin’ Donuts donate $1 million to ETSU stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 25, 2015) – As East Tennessee State University prepares for its first football season in 12 years, Roadrunner Markets and Dunkin’ Donuts announce they will contribute $1 million toward the school’s new football stadium.


Women's Track & Field

Tobis, Williams earn track & field SoCon weekly honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 25, 2015) – Junior thrower Verena Tobis (Dusslingen, Germany) and junior sprinter Keturah Williams (Alpharetta, Ga.) were awarded Southern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Weekly Honors, the league office announced Wednesday.


General News

Ask your questions to ETSU AD Dr. Richard Sander

Have a question for ETSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Richard Sander? This is your opportunity to hear directly from Dr. Sander, as he will periodically post his "Inside the Dome" Q&A sessions alongside the "Voice of the Bucs" Jay Sandos.


Baseball

Radford hands ETSU second consecutive walk-off setback

RADFORD, Va. (March 24, 2015) – The ETSU baseball team suffered its second consecutive walk-off loss as Brad Keen’s two-out, three-run home run in the bottom of the 10th inning lifted Radford to a 7-4 victory Tuesday night at the RU Baseball Stadium.


Softball

Bucs fall on the road to No. 15 Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 24, 2015) - No. 15 Tennessee's Erin Gabriel pitched the 13th perfect game in program history Tuesday, and the second no-hitter of her career, as the Lady Vols defeated ETSU, 10-0, in five innings at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn.


Women's Golf

Chin leads Bucs again; ETSU finishes 15th at Briar Creek

JOHN’S ISLAND, S.C. (March 24, 2015) – Firing a team-best round of 2-under-par 70, junior Vivienne Chin (Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia) finished tied for 23rd on the individual leaderboard as the ETSU women’s golf team wrapped up play at the Golf Club at Briar’s Creek.


Women's Tennis

ETSU's Choo tabbed SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 24, 2015) – ETSU junior Lyn Yee Choo has been named the Southern Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Week for all matches played March 16-22.


Softball

Softball's Wednesday doubleheader at Morehead St. cancelled

MOREHEAD, Ky. (March 24, 2015) - ETSU Softball's Wednesday doubleheader at Morehead State has been cancelled due to anticipated inclement weather and field conditions.


Men's Tennis

ETSU's Biosca named SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 24, 2015) – ETSU sophomore David Biosca has been named the Southern Conference Men’s Tennis Player of the Week, for all matches played March 16-22.


Women's Golf

Weather conditions prove challenging for Bucs

JOHN’S ISLAND, S.C. (March 23, 2015) – Treacherous weather conditions proved to be a challenge for the ETSU women’s golf team as the Buccaneers opened play in the Briar’s Creek Invitational Monday at the Golf Club at Briar’s Creek.


Softball

ETSU set for Tennessee, Morehead State road trip

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 23, 2015) - The ETSU softball team will visit in-state foe No. 15 Tennessee Tuesday, March 24 before traveling to Morehead, Ky., to take on Morehead State in a doubleheader Wednesday, March 25.


Baseball

ETSU wraps up road swing this week in Virginia

RADFORD and BLACKSBURG, Va. (March 23, 2015) – The ETSU baseball team wraps up its six-game road swing with a pair of midweek games in Virginia starting Tuesday night at Radford. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. at the RU Baseball Stadium.


Men's Tennis

Q&A With Sebastian Yllera

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 23, 2015) - Throughout the season, members of the ETSU men’s and women's tennis teams will be featured in a ‘‘Getting to Know’’ segment on ETSUBucs.com. The next student-athlete to be profiled is Sebastian Yllera (Cinco Saltos, Argentina).


Men's Tennis

ETSU sweeps singles play to top Wofford, 4-1

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 22, 2015) - With a hard-fought, 4-1 win at Wofford Sunday, the ETSU men's tennis team earned its fifth victory in the last six matches, while simultaneously snapping the Terriers' four-match win streak.


Softball

Bucs' bats quieted in series finale loss at Western Carolina

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (March 22, 2015) - Western Carolina senior righthander Jordan Garrett tossed a complete-game, two-hit shutout Sunday en route to leading the Catamounts over ETSU, 8-0, in six innings in Cullowhee, N.C.


Softball

ETSU opens SoCon slate with split at Western Carolina

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (March 21, 2015) - ETSU Softball opened its Southern Conference slate with a doubleheader split at Western Carolina Saturday, winning a back-and-forth, 12-inning contest in Game One, 12-10, before being edged, 7-5, in Game Two.


Baseball

ETSU swept by Mercer in SoCon opener

MACON, Ga. (March 21, 2015) – The Mercer trip has given ETSU problems in the past and the theme continued this weekend.


Women's Tennis

ETSU clinches third consecutive win, tops Western Carolina, 6-1

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (March 21, 2015) — The ETSU women's tennis team clinched its third consecutive win Saturday, besting Western Carolina, 6-1, in Cullowhee, N.C.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

ETSU totals five top-three finishes on 49er Classic final day

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 21, 2015) – Following a productive two days of competition on Thursday and Friday, the ETSU track & field program kept the momentum going on Saturday with five podium finishes to wrap up action at the Charlotte 49er Classic at the Bell Track & Field Center.


Men's Tennis

Bucs open SoCon play with 6-1 win at UNC Greensboro

GREENSBORO, N.C. (March 21, 2015) - Playing in its first Southern Conference match since 2005, the ETSU men's tennis team knocked off UNC Greensboro Saturday, 6-1, in Greensboro, N.C.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Track & field productive on day two at Charlotte 49er Classic

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 20, 2015) – The ETSU track & field program totaled seven top-three finishes on Friday in both preliminary and finals competition on day two at the Charlotte 49er Classic at the Bell Track & Field Center.


Baseball

Errors spoil Nesselt’s gem in 2-0 loss at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (March 20, 2015) – The ETSU baseball team wasted a dominating pitching performance by senior right-hander Jimmy Nesselt (Plantation, Fla.) as Mercer plated unearned runs in the fourth and fifth innings en route to winning the series opener, 2-0, on Friday night at Claude Smith Field.


Women's Tennis

Bucs sweep Wofford, 7-0, in SoCon opener

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 20, 2015) — The ETSU women's tennis team notched a victory in its Southern Conference opener Friday, defeating the Wofford Terriers, 7-0, in Spartanburg, S.C.


Softball

Softball visits Western Carolina to open SoCon play

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (March 20, 2015) - The ETSU softball team will look to reenter the win column this weekend as the Bucs open Southern Conference play, visiting Western Carolina for a three-game series.


Volleyball

Devine announces the hiring of Baufield as assistant coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 20, 2015) – ETSU head volleyball coach Lindsey Devine turned to a familiar face to fill her assistant coach vacancy.


Women's Tennis

Q&A With Lyn Yee Choo

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 20, 2015) - Throughout the season, members of the ETSU women’s tennis team will be featured in a ‘‘Getting to Know’’ segment on ETSUBucs.com. The next student-athlete to be profiled is redshirt junior Lyn Yee Choo (Kuching, Malaysia).


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Rivera leading decathlon following day one at 49er Classic

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 19, 2015) – Sophomore Nathan Rivera (Knoxville, Tenn.) turned in a score of 3460 in Thursday’s men’s decathlon events to lead the field on day one at the Charlotte 49er Classic at the Bell Track & Field Center.


Women's Basketball

ETSU’s turnaround season ends with 73-58 loss to NC State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 19, 2015) – The ETSU women’s basketball team saw its 2014-15 season come to a close on Thursday evening following a 73-58 defeat to the North Carolina State Wolfpack inside Brooks Gym in the first round of the 2015 Women’s National Invitation Postseason Tournament (WNIT).


Men's Tennis

Bucs show grit in road setback to No. 5 Georgia

ATHENS, Ga. (March 19, 2015) - The ETSU men's tennis team pushed the fifth-ranked Georgia Bulldogs, winners of six NCAA titles, to the brink Thursday, forcing four three-set matches in singles play before suffering a deceivingly disparate, 9-0 loss at the Lindsey Hopkins Indoor Tennis Facility in Athens, Ga.


Women's Tennis

Bucs open SoCon play with pair of road matches

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 19, 2015) -The ETSU women’s tennis team will open Southern Conference play this weekend as the Bucs visit Wofford Friday, March 20 and Western Carolina Saturday, March 21.


Baseball

ETSU opens SoCon play this weekend at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (March 18, 2015) – The ETSU baseball team looks to continue its winning ways as the Bucs open Southern Conference play this weekend at Mercer. ETSU heads to Macon on a four-game win streak and opens the three-game series Friday night at Claude Smith Field.


Football

ETSU athletics officially launches football stadium campaign

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 18, 2015) – Revealing specific details about the location, amenities, and funding model of an on-campus football stadium, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics hosted a momentous press conference Wednesday afternoon on the site of the planned facility.


Men's Tennis

Men's Tennis set for three-match road swing

ATHENS, Ga. (March 18, 2015) - The ETSU men's tennis team will look to extend its three-match win streak this weekend as the Bucs visit No. 5 Georgia, UNC Greensboro, and Wofford for a trio of road matches within a four-day span.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Track & field to kick off outdoor season at 49er Classic

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 18, 2015) – The ETSU track & field program will begin the 2015 outdoor season this weekend when it competes at the Charlotte 49er Classic, Thursday – Saturday, at the Bell Track & Field Center.


Women's Basketball

Bucs set for WNIT home matchup Thursday vs. NC State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 18, 2015) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will welcome the North Carolina State Wolfpack on Thursday, March 19, at 7 p.m. inside Brooks Gym in the first round of the 2015 Women’s National Invitation Postseason Tournament (WNIT).


Men's Golf

Kristjansson receives SoCon Golfer of the Week honor

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 18, 2015) – Coming off his first collegiate win at last weekend’s Seminole Intercollegiate, ETSU junior Gudmundur Kristjansson (Reykjavik, Iceland) was named Southern Conference Golfer of the Week, which was announced by the league office on Wednesday.


Football

ETSU Football to host Alumni Weekend April 10-11

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 18, 2015) – ETSU football announced details Wednesday regarding its spring Alumni Weekend, which will be held April 10-11. The event is open to former players, coaches, managers, trainers and staff members.


Softball

ETSU edged in extras, 4-3, by perennial power USC Upstate

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 17, 2015) - ETSU led perennial regional power USC Upstate for six innings Tuesday before the Spartans rallied to deal ETSU a 4-3, extra-inning loss in Game Two of Tuesday's doubleheader. ETSU suffered a 5-0 setback in Game One.


Baseball

Bucs survive slugfest at Morehead State, 17-14

MOREHEAD, Ky. (March 17, 2015) – Kevin Phillips (St. Louis, Mo.) and Chris Cook (Kingsport, Tenn.) both belted three-run home runs, while Andrew Lasure (Stanford, Ky.) put ETSU ahead for good with a two-run single in the ninth inning, as ETSU rallied from a seven-run deficit to defeat Morehead State, 17-14, on Tuesday at Allen Field.


Football

Torbush announces coaching clinic set for March 27-28

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 17, 2015) – The ETSU football program announced Tuesday that it will host the third annual Carl Torbush Football Coaching Clinic presented by Appalachian Orthopaedic Associates on Friday, March 27th and Saturday, March 28th inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Women's Basketball

WNIT game time vs. NC State set for Thursday at 7 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 17, 2015) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will host the North Carolina State Wolfpack on Thursday, March 19, at 7 p.m. inside Brooks Gym in the first round of the 2015 Women’s National Invitation Postseason Tournament (WNIT).


Football

Public invited to Wednesday's stadium announcement

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 17, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Monday that it would be holding a major event at the site of the program’s new football stadium on Wednesday, March 18 at 3:30 p.m.


Baseball

York named SoCon Player of the Month for February

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 17, 2015) – Trey York (Knoxville, Tenn.) won two of the first three Southern Conference Player of the Week honors this season, and on Tuesday the Buccaneer infield added another accolade to his resume, as he was named the league’s Player of the Month for February.


Women's Basketball

ETSU to host NC State Thursday in WNIT first round

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (March 16, 2015) – On Monday evening, the ETSU women’s basketball team was named one of 32 automatic qualifiers for the 2015 Postseason WNIT and will host at-large selection North Carolina State on Thursday, March 19, inside Brooks Gym. Game time will be released on Tuesday.


Softball

Potent offenses square off in Tuesday doubleheader

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 16, 2015) - On the heels of a doubleheader split versus Eastern Michigan, ETSU will host former Atlantic Sun cohort USC Upstate Tuesday, March 17 for a pair of games set to begin at 4:00 and 6:00 p.m.


Baseball

ETSU opens six-game road swing Tuesday at Morehead State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 16, 2015) – Coming off a weekend sweep over Miami University, the ETSU baseball team now embarks on a six-game road swing beginning Tuesday afternoon at Morehead State. First pitch is set for 3 p.m. at Allen Field.


Football

ETSU Football hosts Spring Media Day at ECW

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 16, 2015) – ETSU head football coach Carl Torbush and his entire coaching staff hosted a Spring Football Media Luncheon on Monday at East Coast Wings Bar and Grill.


Baseball

Phillips tabbed SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 16, 2015) – ETSU junior first baseman Kevin Phillips (St. Louis, Mo.) helped guide the Buccaneers to three wins in four games last week and was named Southern Conference Player of the Week, announced the league office on Monday.


Men's Golf

Kristjansson captures wire-to-wire win in Tallahassee

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 15, 2015) – ETSU junior Gudmundur Kristjansson (Reykjavik, Iceland) capped off a wire-to-wire win as the Buccaneer captured his first collegiate victory on Sunday afternoon at the Seminole Intercollegiate.


Women's Golf

ETSU women finish well at 3M Jaguar Intercollegiate

AUGUSTA, Ga. (March 15, 2015) – Posting its lowest round of the tournament, the ETSU women’s golf team took away a huge confidence boost following third and final round play Sunday in the 3M Jaguar Intercollegiate at the Forest Hills Golf Club.


Softball

ETSU splits Sunday doubleheader vs. Eastern Michigan

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 15, 2015) - A six-run first inning highlighted by a Bethany Cowart (Ringgold, Ga.) grand slam propelled ETSU to a commanding, 14-4 victory in Game One of Sunday's doubleheader versus Eastern Michigan. The Bucs were edged in extra innings in Game Two, 7-4.


Baseball

Taylor’s walk-off hit carries ETSU to sweep over Miami, 11-10

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 15, 2015) – Zach Thompson (Johnson City, Tenn.) started it and Jeremy Taylor (Fayetteville, Ga.) finished it.


Men's Golf

ETSU remains ahead of pack at Seminole Intercollegiate

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 14, 2015) – The ETSU men’s golf team remains ahead of the pack as the 41st-ranked Buccaneers carded an even-par 288 and hold a two-shot lead following second round play at the Seminole Intercollegiate on Saturday afternoon at Southwood Golf Course.


Women's Golf

ETSU women improve scoring, but remain 10th at 3M

AUGUSTA, Ga. (March 14, 2015) – With all five players in its lineup posting scores in the 70s, the ETSU women’s golf team improved on its first round result by 14 strokes, finishing second round play in 10th place Saturday in the 3M Jaguar Intercollegiate at the Forest Hills Golf Club.


Baseball

Phillips’ bomb blasts Bucs to series win over Miami, 6-5

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 14, 2015) – Despite being out-hit for the second straight game, ETSU junior first baseman Kevin Phillips (St. Louis, Mo.) delivered the biggest one of the afternoon for the Buccaneers.


Women's Tennis

ETSU's Choo, Markesini break into ITA Doubles Rankings

SKILLMAN, N.J. (March 14, 2015) - After a strong fall season, which included a trip to the quarterfinals of the ITA Ohio Valley Regionals, the ETSU doubles tandem of Lyn Yee Choo (Kucking, Malaysia) and Ionna Markesini (Athens, Greece) broke into the ITA Women's Tennis Doubles Rankings this week, achieving the No. 70 ranking.


Softball

Softball's Saturday contest vs. Eastern Michigan rained out

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 14, 2015) - ETSU's game versus Eastern Michigan Saturday, March 14 has been cancelled due to inclement weather. The Bucs will host EMU for a doubleheader Sunday, March 15, with games beginning at 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.


Baseball

Nesselt’s career night lifts ETSU past Miami, 7-5

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 13, 2015) – Senior Jimmy Nesselt (Plantation, Fla.) struck out a career-high 12 in seven innings, while junior Kevin Phillips (St. Louis, Mo.) drove in four runs – including a two-run home run in the third – as ETSU snapped its five-game losing streak with a 7-5 series-opening win over Miami on Friday night at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Golf

Kristjansson enjoys record-setting day in Tallahassee

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 13, 2015) – Following Thursday’s practice round, Gudmundur Kristjansson (Reykjavik, Iceland) had a good feeling entering the opening round of the Seminole Intercollegiate.


Women's Golf

Pollock leads way as ETSU women return to course at 3M

AUGUSTA, Ga. (March 13, 3015) – ETSU sophomore Rachel Pollock (Guelph, Ontario, Canada) carded a team-best round of 4-over-par 75 during Friday’s first round play in the 3M Jaguar Intercollegiate at the Forest Hills Golf Club.


Softball

ETSU set to host Eastern Michigan for three-game series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 13, 2015) - The ETSU softball team will play inside the friendly confines of Betty Basler Field for the first time this season as the Bucs host Eastern Michigan for a three-game series Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15.


Men's Basketball

ETSU announces Bartow will not return for 2015-16 season

JOHNSON CITY (March 13, 2015) -- The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Friday that men's basketball head coach Murry Bartow will not be returning to the Buccaneers' sideline for the 2015-16 season.


Football

ETSU Football to hold First Responders Day on April 7

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 12, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and head football coach Carl Torbush announced on Thursday the Buccaneers will hold a First Responders Day during their spring practice on Tuesday, April 7.


Women's Soccer

ETSU announces signing of Scottish standout McKerlie

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 12, 2015) - Head Women's Soccer Coach Adam Sayers and the ETSU coaching staff have announced the addition of Scottish standout Emily McKerlie (Dumfries, Scotland) to the Buccaneers' 2015 signing class.


Baseball

ETSU opens three-game home series with Miami on Friday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 12, 2015) – The ETSU baseball team opens a three-game non-conference home series with Miami University, beginning Friday night at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Golf

Bucs back in action this weekend in Tallahassee

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 12, 2015) – The ETSU men’s golf team is back in action this weekend as the Buccaneers head to the Sunshine state and open play at the Seminole Intercollegiate on Friday morning at the Southwood Golf Course.


Softball

Leon strikes out seven as Bucs beat Presbyterian, 5-4

CLINTON, S.C. (March 11, 2015) - The ETSU softball team split non-conference contests Wednesday, losing to Presbyterian, 6-4, before earning a 5-4 win in the second game of the doubleheader.


Women's Tennis

Bucs improve to 7-3 with comeback win in Charleston

CHARLESTON, S.C. (March 10, 2015) - Just one day after suffering a narrow, 4-3 setback, ETSU captured a win by that same margin, defeating College of Charleston on the road in non-conference action Wednesday.


Baseball

Tennessee rallies past ETSU, 5-2

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 10, 2015) – Despite holding a one-run lead in the sixth, the ETSU baseball team couldn’t hold on as Tennessee plated two runs in the bottom of the inning and tacked on two insurance runs in the eighth to rally past Buccaneers, 5-2, on Tuesday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.


Women's Tennis

Charleston Southern tops ETSU, 4-3, in battle of Buccaneers

CHARLESTON, S.C. (March 10, 2015) - For the first time this season, the ETSU women's tennis team has suffered consecutive losses. Tuesday afternoon, ETSU was edged, 4-3, at Charleston Southern—the first of two matches for the Bucs in Charleston.


Softball

Bucs travel to Presbyterian for midweek doubleheader

CLINTON, S.C. (March 10, 2015) - The ETSU softball team will continue non-conference play Wednesday, March 11 as the Bucs visit Clinton, S.C., for a doubleheader versus Presbyterian. After starting the season 0-4, ETSU has won eight of its last 12 contests.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf wraps up play at General Hackler Championship

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (March 10, 2015) – The ETSU men’s golf team wrapped up play at the General Hackler Championship as the 39th-ranked Buccaneers finished 12th, while junior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) led the Blue and Gold for the eighth consecutive tournament on Tuesday at The Dunes Golf & Beach Club.


Softball

ETSU Softball announces schedule changes

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 10, 2015) - The ETSU softball program has added a non-conference series versus Eastern Michigan to be played in Johnson City Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15, in addition to altering the playing sites for the home-and-home series with Tennessee.


Men's Golf

Bucs in eighth after day one of General Hackler Championship

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (March 9, 2015) – The ETSU men’s golf team is in eighth-place and junior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) is tied for 24th following the first two rounds of the General Hackler Championship, which began Monday at The Dunes Club.


Women's Tennis

Bucs ready for pair of Palmetto State matches

CHARLESTON, S.C. (March 9, 2015) — The ETSU women’s tennis team will travel to Charleston, S.C., for a pair of non-conference matches, taking on Charleston Southern Tuesday, March 10, and College of Charleston Wednesday, March 11.


Baseball

Bucs look for bounce-back win Tuesday at Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 9, 2015) – Coming off a three-game sweep by West Virginia, the ETSU baseball team looks to bounce back into the win column Tuesday night when the Bucs travel to Knoxville for a midweek game at Tennessee. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.


Men's Tennis

Q&A With Ismael Merino

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 8, 2015) - Throughout the season, members of the ETSU men’s and women's tennis teams will be featured in a ‘‘Getting to Know’’ segment on ETSUBucs.com. The next student-athlete to be profiled is sophomore Ismael Merino (Lima, Peru).


Softball

ETSU concludes Holiday Inn tourney with doubleheader split

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 8, 2015) - The ETSU softball team concluded play in the three-team Holiday Inn Invitational Sunday, edging Tennessee Tech, 5-4, before falling to Radford, 9-0.


Women's Basketball

Epic ETSU rally against Chattanooga falls short in OT, 61-56

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 8, 2015) – Facing a 24-point deficit with 17:23 left to play, the ETSU women’s basketball team staged a furious comeback to force overtime, but were outscored by the Chattanooga Mocs, 10-5, in the extra period as the Bucs fell, 61-56.


Baseball

West Virginia sweeps ETSU as Bucs drop series finale, 13-4

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 8, 2015) – Shaun Wood and KC Huth both belted two-run home runs and Chad Donato tossed seven innings of one-run ball as West Virginia capped off the series sweep with a 13-4 win over ETSU on Sunday afternoon at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Golf

ETSU heads to Myrtle Beach for General Hackler Championship

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (March 8, 2015) – The ETSU men’s golf team prepares for its second tournament of the spring season as the 39th-ranked Buccaneers head to Myrtle Beach for the General Hackler Championship, which begins Monday at The Dunes Club.


Softball

Bucs split double-header to open Holiday Inn Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 7, 2015) - One month into the season, the ETSU softball team played in Johnson City for the first time. ETSU, the host of this weekend's three-team Holiday Inn Invitational, split a pair of games Saturday, finishing on both sides of late-inning rallies.


Women's Basketball

Stage set for SoCon championship showdown vs. Chattanooga

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 7, 2015) – The top-two teams in the Southern Conference will square off on Sunday when the No. 2 seed ETSU women’s basketball team faces the No. 1 seed Chattanooga Mocs in the SoCon Championship final at 1 p.m. inside the U.S. Cellular Center.


Men's Basketball

Sinclair’s 30 lifts Western Carolina past ETSU in OT, 67-61

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 7, 2015) – Entering Saturday’s quarterfinal matchup with Western Carolina at the Southern Conference Tournament, the ETSU men’s basketball team had enjoyed 17 straight wins over the Catamounts. Unfortunately the Buccaneers could not make it 18.


Baseball

West Virginia topples ETSU, 18-2; Mountaineers win series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 7, 2015) – West Virginia scored runs in each of the first six innings and red-shirt junior left-hander Ross Vance tossed five scoreless frames as the Mountaineers cruised to an 18-2 series-clinching win over ETSU on Saturday afternoon at Thomas Stadium.


Women's Tennis

Q&A With Jayde Viccars

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 7, 2015) - Throughout the season, members of the ETSU women’s tennis team will be featured in a ‘‘Getting to Know’’ segment on ETSUBucs.com. The next student-athlete to be profiled is freshman Jayde Viccars (Glen Waverley, Australia).


Baseball

Bucs squander chances in 7-6 extra-inning loss to West Virginia

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 6, 2015) – ETSU baseball head coach Tony Skole was looking for a hero, but unfortunately, West Virginia’s Kyle Davis stole the role as his lead-off home run in the top of the 10th inning lifted the Mountaineers to a 7-6 series-opening win over the Buccaneers on Friday night at Thomas Stadium.


Football

ETSU Football partners with MSHA for playroom grand opening

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 6, 2015) - ETSU Football players and coaches took part in a special grand opening ceremony at the Niswonger Children's Hospital, helping to unveil the new Timmy's Playroom, courtesy of the Tim Tebow Foundation, to a packed house of patients and media members.


Women's Basketball

ETSU grinds way to 66-56 win over Mercer in SoCon semifinals

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 6, 2015) – The No. 2 seed ETSU women’s basketball team grinded out a 66-56 victory over the No. 3 seed Mercer Bears on Friday afternoon in the 2015 Southern Conference Women’s Basketball Championship semifinals inside the U.S. Cellular Center.


Men's Tennis

Bucs down Winthrop, 6-1, to push win streak to three

BRISTOL, Tenn. (March 6, 2015) - The ETSU men's tennis team extended its winning streak to three matches Saturday, earning a commanding 6-1 victory versus Winthrop at the Bristol Racquet & Fitness Club in Bristol, Tenn.


Softball

ETSU set to host Holiday Inn Invitational Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 6, 2015) - Having won six of its last eight contests, the ETSU softball team is set to host the Holiday Inn Invitational, a three-team tournament to be be played Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8 at the ETSU Campus Recreation Facility in Johnson City.


Men's Basketball

Bucs open SoCon Tourney Saturday with Western Carolina

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 7, 2015) – Returning to the site of perhaps the greatest moments in the program’s history, the ETSU men’s basketball team will begin play in the Southern Conference Tournament on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. inside the U.S. Cellular Center.


Women's Basketball

Bucs set for SoCon semifinal matchup Friday vs. Mercer

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 5, 2015) – The No. 2 seed ETSU women’s basketball team will match up with the No. 3 seed Mercer Bears on Friday at 1:30 p.m. inside the U.S. Cellular Center in the semifinals of the 2015 Southern Conference Women’s Basketball Championship. The game will be broadcasted live on ESPN3.


Women's Basketball

Dominant second half lifts ETSU past Western Carolina, 73-53

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 5, 2015) – The No. 2 seed ETSU women’s basketball team responded to a one-point halftime deficit with a dominant second half in which it outscored No. 7 seed Western Carolina 47-26 en route to a 73-53 victory on Thursday evening inside Kimmel Arena.


Men's Tennis

Men's Tennis to host Winthrop Friday in Bristol

BRISTOL, Tenn. (March 5, 2015) - Winners of its last two matches, the ETSU men's tennis team will continue non-conference play Friday, March 6, taking on Winthrop at 12:00 p.m., inside the Bristol Racquet & Fitness Club in Bristol, Tenn.


Baseball

ETSU takes on West Virginia this weekend at Thomas Stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 5, 2015) – After picking up wins against the ACC and BIG EAST the last two weekends, the ETSU baseball team looks to add to the list this weekend as the Bucs host Big 12 contender West Virginia in a three-game set at Thomas Stadium.


Baseball

ETSU unable to solve UNCA; Bucs fall to Bulldogs, 8-6

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 4, 2015) – For the second time in as many weeks, the ETSU baseball team fell to UNC Asheville as the Bulldogs scored five runs in the first two innings and defeated the Bucs, 8-6, on Wednesday afternoon at Greenwood Field.


Women's Tennis

ETSU edged at Winthrop, 4-3

ROCK HILL, S.C. (March 4, 2015) - The ETSU women's tennis team suffered just its second loss of the season Wednesday, falling narrowly at Winthrop in a tightly-contested non-conference match, 4-3.


Women's Basketball

Bucs to face Western Carolina Thursday in SoCon quarterfinals

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 4, 2015) – The No. 2 seed ETSU women’s basketball team will begin postseason play with a matchup against the No. 7 seed Western Carolina Catamounts on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. in the quarterfinals of the 2015 Southern Conference Women’s Basketball Championship inside Kimmel Arena.


Football

Torbush names Downs to assistant coaching position

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 4, 2015) – ETSU head football coach Carl Torbush announced Wednesday that he has added former N.C. State running back and NFL veteran Gary Downs to the Buccaneers’ coaching staff to direct the team’s running backs.


Baseball

Skole earns 400th win at ETSU; Bucs down Radford, 9-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 3, 2015) – Freshman right-hander Ryan Simpler (Lewes, Del.) tossed five scoreless innings in his first collegiate start and the Buccaneers scored six runs in the first two frames as head coach Tony Skole earned his 400th win at ETSU following a 9-1 victory over Radford.


Women's Soccer

Zadrazil, Koren prepare with Austria for Istria Cup challenge

UMAG, Croatia (March 3, 2015) - ETSU Women's Soccer's Sarah Zadrazil (St. Gilgen, Austria) and Simona Koren (Graz, Austria) have rejoined the Austria Women's National Team as the squad prepares for next month's opening match of the 2015 Istria Women's Cup.


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis set for midweek match at Winthrop

ROCK HILL, S.C. (March 3, 2015) - The ETSU women’s tennis team will look to continue its winning ways as the Bucs face off versus Winthrop Wednesday, March 4, at 1:00 p.m., in non-conference action in Rock Hill, S.C.


Women's Basketball

Four from women’s basketball collect SoCon accolades

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 3, 2015) – A group of four ETSU women’s basketball student-athletes collected Southern Conference postseason awards as selected by the league’s head coaches and media, the conference office announced Tuesday.


Men's Basketball

ETSU’s Riley named first team All-SoCon by coaches, media

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 3, 2015) – Following a season in which he led the Southern Conference in scoring, ETSU senior guard Jalen Riley (Racine, Wis.) has been named to the All-SoCon first team by both the league’s coaches and media.


Baseball

Baseball gears up for pair of midweek games

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 2, 2015) – Coming off its third straight winning weekend, the ETSU baseball team now turns midweek play as the Bucs host Radford Tuesday afternoon, while heading to Asheville on Wednesday.


Baseball

York collects second SoCon Player of the Week honor

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 2, 2015) – For the second time this season, ETSU junior infielder Trey York (Knoxville, Tenn.) was named Southern Conference Player of the Week as the league office released its weekly awards on Monday.


Baseball

Bucs rally late to take series from Butler, 12-6

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 1, 2015) – Freshman Kain Hewitt (Gainesville, Ga.) tossed five scoreless innings out the bullpen and junior Trey York (Knoxville, Tenn.) belted a three-run home run in the seventh, which ignited ETSU’s late rally as the Buccaneers scored 12 unanswered runs en route to claiming the series with a 12-6 win over Butler on Sunday afternoon at Thomas Stadium.


Softball

ETSU Softball's finale in Savannah rained out

SAVANNAH, Ga. (March 1, 2015) - ETSU Softball's final day of competition in Savannah, Ga., has been cancelled due to rain. The Bucs, who were scheduled to play University of Maryland-Baltimore County before Sunday's cancellation, will be back in action next weekend as they host the three-day, four-team Holiday Inn Invitational in Johnson City.


Softball

Bucs split pair of games in Savannah, Georgia

SAVANNAH, Ga. (Feb. 28, 2015) - The ETSU softball team split a pair of non-conference games in Savannah, Ga., Saturday, knocking off Morehead St., 10-1, in five innings before being edged, 7-5, by University of Maryland-Baltimore County.


Women's Tennis

ETSU tops Akron, 6-1, to clinch sixth win

AKRON, Ohio (Feb. 28, 2015) - The ETSU women's tennis team clinched its sixth victory in seven matches Satuday as the Bucs cruised past non-conference opponent Akron, 6-1, at the LaTuchie Tennis Center in Akron, Ohio.


Women's Track & Field

Women’s track & field places third at SoCon Championship

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Feb. 28, 2015) – A team score of 96 allowed the ETSU women’s track & field team to place third in the team standings at the 2015 Southern Conference Indoor Championship on Saturday at the Birmingham CrossPlex.


Baseball

Nesselt tosses gem; ETSU splits with Butler

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 28, 2015) – ETSU senior Jimmy Nesselt (Plantation, Fla.) loves pitching in front of the home crowd and it definitely showed on Saturday.


Men's Basketball

Bucs fall in final seconds at Mercer on Senior Day, 69-64

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 28, 2015) – For the second game in a row, the ETSU men’s basketball team had to watch an opposing player hit a game-winning shot in the fleeting moments of regulation.


Women's Basketball

ETSU falls short, 64-42, at No. 18 Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Feb. 28, 2015) – The ETSU women’s basketball team dropped a 64-42 decision to the No. 18 Chattanooga Mocs on Saturday afternoon inside McKenzie Arena.


Women's Track & Field

Edgecombe sets records on day one at SoCon Championship

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Feb. 27, 2015) – The ETSU women’s track & field team totaled three top-three finishes in event finals, qualified seven in preliminary action, and saw senior hurdler Dede Edgecombe (Spartanburg, S.C.) take down a pair of records.


Men's Tennis

Bucs continue winning ways, blank Tennessee Tech, 7-0

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Feb. 27, 2015) - After beginning the season with eight road or neutral-site matches, the ETSU men's tennis team played its first home match of the season Friday, defeating Tennessee Tech by a convincing 7-0 margin in non-conference play at the Bristol Racquet & Fitness Club in Bristol, Tenn.


Women's Tennis

Bucs set for non-conference action at Akron

AKRON, Ohio (Feb. 27, 2015) – The ETSU women’s tennis team will continue non-conference play as the Bucs visit Akron Saturday, Feb. 28.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men set for regular season finale at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 28, 2015) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will wrap up its regular season schedule on the road Saturday afternoon, taking on Southern Conference rival Mercer at 4 p.m. inside the University Center.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball to conclude regular season at Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Feb. 27, 2015) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will conclude the regular season on Saturday when it visits the No. 18 Chattanooga Mocs for a 2 p.m. tip-off inside McKenzie Arena.


Softball

ETSU travels to Georgia for three-game slate

SAVANNAH, Ga. (Feb. 27, 2015) - After a nearly two-week, weather-induced hiatus, the ETSU softball team will be back in action this weekend as the Buccaneers travel to Savannah, Ga., to take on Morehead State and University of Maryland-Baltimore County in non-conference play. The Buccaneers have won five of their last six contests.


Baseball

Bucs begin three-game home set with Butler on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 27, 2015) – The ETSU baseball team returns home to open a three-game series with BIG EAST foe Butler beginning Saturday afternoon at Thomas Stadium. First pitch of Saturday’s doubleheader is set for 1:05 p.m., while Sunday’s finale is also slated for 1:05 p.m.


Men's Basketball

Last-second shot costs ETSU in 74-73 loss to The Citadel

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Feb. 26, 2015) – The Citadel’s Ashton Moore hit a jumper with three seconds left in regulation to give the Bulldogs’ a 74-73 win over the ETSU men’s basketball team Thursday night inside McAlister Field House.


Women's Track & Field

Women’s track & field primed for SoCon Indoor Championship

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Feb. 26, 2015) – The ETSU women’s track & field team will compete this weekend at the 2015 Southern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship at the Birmingham CrossPlex. This is the 28th women’s indoor championship hosted by the SoCon.


Men's Tennis

Men's Tennis set for home opener versus Tennessee Tech

BRISTOL,Tenn. (Feb. 26, 2015) - For the first time this season, the ETSU men’s tennis team will take the court at home as the Bucs host Tennessee Tech Friday, Feb. 27 at 1:00 p.m., at the Bristol Racquet & Fitness Club in Bristol, Tenn.


Women's Soccer

Weather forces cancellation of Women's Soccer College ID Camp

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 26, 2015) - The second annual College ID Camp to be hosted by the ETSU Women's Soccer staff Saturday, Feb. 28 has been cancelled due to inclement weather. Currently, no make-up date is scheduled for the event.


Softball

Home tourney cancelled; Bucs instead head to Savannah, Ga.

SAVANNAH, Ga. (Feb. 26, 2015) - Due to inclement weather, this weekend's Holiday Inn Classic to be hosted by ETSU has been cancelled. ETSU will instead travel to Savannah, Ga., along with Morehead State, UMBC (Univ. of Maryland-Baltimore County), and potentially one other team for a series of non-conference games.


Baseball

Cook named General Shale SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 25, 2015) – After helping guide ETSU to a pair of wins at last weekend’s Upstate Classic, Buccaneer sophomore third baseman Chris Cook (Kingsport, Tenn.) was named General Shale Student-Athlete of the Week, which was released by Southern Conference on Wednesday.


Men's Tennis

Q&A With Rogerio Ribeiro

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2015) - Throughout the season, members of the ETSU men’s and women's tennis teams will be featured in a ‘‘Getting to Know’’ segment on ETSUBucs.com. The third student-athlete to be profiled is redshirt junior Rogerio Ribeiro (Sao Paulo, Brazil).


Men's Basketball

Bucs begin final road swing Thursday at The Citadel

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Feb. 26, 2015) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will leave behind the snowy mountains of East Tennessee and head south for a two-game Southern Conference road swing this weekend that will wrap up the team’s 2014-15 regular season schedule.


Baseball

Snow forces schedule change to this weekend’s baseball series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2015) – The schedule to this weekend’s ETSU-Butler baseball series has been altered due to the snowfall that hit the Tri-Cities region overnight on Monday, announced head coach Tony Skole on Wednesday.


Men's Golf

Meronk finishes strong at Puerto Rico Classic

RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (Feb. 24, 2015) – For the seventh straight time this season, ETSU junior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) led the ETSU men's golf team in tournament play.


Men's Soccer

ETSU's Brangman joins Bermuda National Team for training

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 24, 2015) – For the second time this semester, ETSU junior Donte Brangman (Southampton, Bermuda) joined the Bermuda Men's National Team for training as the squad prepares for 2018 World Cup qualifying.


Women's Basketball

Bucs suffer 69-46 setback Monday at Samford

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Feb. 23, 2015) – The ETSU women’s basketball team was defeated 69-46 by the Samford Bulldogs on Monday evening inside the Pete Hanna Center.


Men's Golf

Hickman, Meronk pace ETSU in Puerto Rico

RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (Feb. 23, 2015) – Juniors Chris Hickman (Centreville, Md.) and Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) both fired a 2-under-par 70 to help pace the 33rd-ranked ETSU men’s golf team in round two of the Puerto Rico Classic on Monday at the Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa’s River Course.


Baseball

Bucs get Sunday sweep with wins over Pitt and USC Upstate

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 22, 2015) – The Bucs got a strong dose of starting pitching and timely hitting as ETSU swept a doubleheader by picking up wins over Pittsburgh and USC Upstate on Sunday afternoon at the Upstate Classic.


Women's Basketball

ETSU aims to continue late-season momentum at Samford

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Feb. 22, 2015) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will look to continue its winning ways when it faces the Samford Bulldogs on Monday evening at 7 p.m. EST inside the Pete Hanna Center. The game will be broadcasted live on ESPN3.


Men's Golf

Gradecki leads Bucs on day one of Puerto Rico Classic

RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (Feb. 22, 2015)Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Śląskie, Poland) led the 33rd-ranked ETSU men’s golf team in the opening round of the Puerto Rico Classic as the Buccaneer sophomore fired a 1-over-par 73 on Sunday at the Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa’s River Course.


Men's Basketball

Poor second half offense sinks Bucs in 67-59 loss to UTC

CHATTANOOGA (Feb. 21, 2015) – Shooting just over 13 percent for the first 16 minutes of the second half, the ETSU men’s basketball team relinquished an eight-point halftime lead and ultimately fell to Chattanooga 67-59 Saturday night in McKenzie Arena.


Baseball

Nesselt’s career night overshadowed in 3-2 loss to UNCA

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 21, 2015) – Senior right-hander Jimmy Nesselt (Plantation, Fla.) recorded a career-high 10 strikeouts, but his performance was overshadowed as Joe Tietjen’s fielder’s choice RBI in the bottom of the eighth inning snapped a tie game and lifted UNC Asheville to a 3-2 win over the Buccaneers on Saturday evening at Harley Park in Spartanburg, S.C.


Women's Basketball

Seniors lead ETSU to 70-49 victory over Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 21, 2015) – ETSU’s four seniors combined for 47 points – led by a team-best 16 from forward Serena Clark (Stone Mountain, Ga.) -- in a 70-49 Senior Day rout of the Mercer Bears on Saturday afternoon inside Brooks Gym.


Softball

Rectenwald tabbed CS Madness SoCon Player of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 21, 2015) - After helping ETSU to wins in five of six contests last week, ETSU shortstop Latosha Rectenwald (Whitesburg, Tenn.) was named College Sports Madness SoCon Player of the Week.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf opens spring season this weekend in Puerto Rico

RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (Feb. 21, 2015) – Coming off a fall season that saw the Bucs post four top-five finishes – including a win at the Inverness Intercollegiate – the 33rd-ranked ETSU men’s golf team...


Baseball

Bucs head to Spartanburg for Upstate Classic

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 20, 2015) – Coming off a pair of wins over Eastern Kentucky in last weekend’s season opener, the ETSU baseball hits the road for the first time as the Bucs head to Spartanburg for the Upstate Classic.


Men's Basketball

Bucs set for rematch with Chattanooga on ASN TV

CHATTANOOGA (Feb. 21, 2015) – Currently on a three-game win streak and hoping to continue to build momentum in the final weeks of the Southern Conference regular season, the ETSU men’s basketball team will take to the road to face arch rival Chattanooga on Saturday night at 8 p.m. inside McKenzie Arena.


Women's Basketball

Bucs set for Senior Day showdown Saturday vs. Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 20, 2015) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will close out home play this season when it welcomes the Mercer Bears to Brooks Gym on Saturday for a 2 p.m. tip-off. Prior to the contest, the Buccaneers will honor a group of four seniors who will play their final career ETSU home game.


Football

Torbush announces addition of Goss to coaching staff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 20, 2015) – ETSU head football coach Carl Torbush announced Friday addition of Antonio Goss to the Buccaneers’ coaching staff.


Football

Tryout plans reset for ETSU football program

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 20, 2015) – Due to the inclement weather this week, the ETSU football program has adjusted its plans for student tryouts.


Baseball

Schedule changes made to this weekend’s Upstate Classic

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 19, 2015) – The schedule for this weekend’s Upstate Classic has been altered due to weather conditions in Spartanburg, S.C.


Football

ETSU football tryout meeting cancelled

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 19, 2015) – Due to continued inclement weather, ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff have cancelled tonight’s tryout meeting originally scheduled for 7 p.m.


Softball

Austin Peay softball tournament cancelled

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 18, 2015) - Due to inclement weather in Clarksville, Tenn., this weekend's originally-scheduled softball tournament at Austin Peay University has been cancelled. ETSU was set to partipate in all three days of the tournament, which was planned to take place Friday through Sunday.


Football

Football volunteers at JCAHBA Home & Garden Show

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 18, 2015) – Members of the ETSU football team helped volunteer at the Johnson City Area Home Builders Association (JCAHBA) Home & Garden Show, which took place this past weekend inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


Women's Basketball

Mitchell picked as SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 17, 2015) – After leading the ETSU women’s basketball team to a pair of victories this past week, redshirt senior forward Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) has been selected as the Southern Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday.


Men's Basketball

Riley, Rembert power Senior Night win over TTU, 87-79

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 16, 2015) – Senior guard Jalen Riley (Racine, Wis.) scored a game-high 31 points and fellow senior guard Rashawn Rembert (Tampa, Fla.) netted 17 as the ETSU men’s basketball team enjoyed a Senior Night win over Tennessee Tech.


Women's Basketball

ETSU women handle UNCG Spartans, 84-66

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 16, 2015) – Behind a dominant 59 points in the paint and a pair of 20-point scorers, the ETSU women’s basketball team imposed its will on the UNCG Spartans with an impressive, 84-66, victory on Monday afternoon inside Fleming Gymnasium.


Baseball

York blasts his way to pair of weekly honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 16, 2015) – Following his three home run performance in the shortened series sweep over Eastern Kentucky this past weekend, ETSU junior second baseman Trey York (Knoxville, Tenn.) received Louisville Slugger National Player of the Week and Southern Conference Player of the Week honors, which was released on Monday.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball set for 3 p.m. Monday tip-off at UNCG

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 15, 2015) – Due to impending weather conditions, ETSU and UNC Greensboro’s Monday matchup has been moved up to 3 p.m. inside Fleming Gym.


Men's Tennis

Q&A With Diego Nunez

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 15, 2015) - Throughout the season, members of the ETSU men’s and women's tennis teams will be featured in a ‘‘Getting to Know’’ segment on ETSUBucs.com.


Men's Basketball

Bucs set for Senior Night game Monday vs. Tennessee Tech

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 16, 2015) – With intentions of winning its third straight game, the ETSU men’s basketball team will also honor its five graduating seniors on Monday night, as the Buccaneers wrap up the home portion of their 2014-15 schedule in a non-conference showdown with longtime in-state rival Tennessee Tech.


Women's Golf

Bucs wrap up play at FSU Matchup with 10th place finish

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Feb. 15, 2015) – Following three days of play in the Florida State Matchup at the Southwood Golf Course, the ETSU women’s golf team ultimately finished where it started, posting a 10th-place finish in the event after Sunday’s third and final round.


Football

ETSU football reaches 200 days until kickoff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 15, 2015) -- For the ETSU football program, today stands as another major date in the “Countdown to Kickoff,” as the Buccaneers are now just 200 days removed from playing their first game at home against Kennesaw State on Sept. 3, 2015.


Softball

Bucs rally to beat ECU in final day of Pirate Clash

GREENVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 14, 2015) - ETSU concluded play in East Carolina's Pirate Clash invitational Saturday, falling to Marshall, 3-0, before defeating East Carolina, 9-8.


Men's Tennis

ETSU earns 4-2 win in battle of perennial powers

LUBBOCK, Texas (Feb. 14, 2015) - Enduring windy conditions, two perennial powers squared off Saturday, with ETSU coming away with a hard-fought, 4-2 neutral-site victory versus Texas A&M - Corpus Christi in Lubbock, Texas.


Men's Basketball

Bradford comes through in clutch; Bucs drop Furman, 66-59

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2015) – Playing without the services of several key contributors, freshman Desonta Bradford (Humboldt) took the opportunity to give ETSU fans a glimpse of the future.


Women's Tennis

ETSU suffers first loss, falls to No. 74 Mississippi State

ROCK HILL, S.C. (Feb. 14, 2015) - After starting the season with five consecutive wins, the ETSU women's tennis team suffered its first loss Saturday, falling in a neutral-site match to No. 74 Mississippi State, 6-1, in Rock Hill, S.C.


Women's Basketball

Bucs prevail in defensive struggle vs. Western Carolina, 51-40

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2015) – In a matchup in which each team was held well below their season offensive averages, the ETSU women’s basketball team battled to a 51-40 victory over the Western Carolina Catamounts on Saturday afternoon inside Freedom Hall in the team’s annual Play 4Kay game.


Women's Golf

Pollock, Czudkova post solid rounds at FSU Matchup

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Feb. 14, 2015) – Sophomore Rachel Pollock (Guelph, Ontario, Canada) and redshirt freshman Dominika Czudkova (Cesky Tesin, Czech Republic) both posted team-best rounds of 4-over-par 76, as the ETSU women’s golf team held its position Saturday at the FSU Matchup.


Baseball

Bucs belt three homers to sweep shortened series over EKU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2015) – The frigid temperatures couldn’t slow down the ETSU baseball team this weekend at Thomas Stadium.


Softball

ETSU gets pair of wins, extends win streak to four

GREENVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 13, 2015) - The ETSU softball team earned a pair of wins Friday in the Pirate Clash invitational at East Carolina University, extending its win streak to four.


Women's Track & Field

Women’s track & field competes at Samford

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Feb. 13, 2015) – In open invite competition on Friday at the Birmingham Crossplex, the ETSU women totaled 16 points behind strong sprints/hurdles and pole vault performances to place 11th overall in the team rankings in the meet hosted by Samford University.


Men's Tennis

No. 36 Texas Tech proves too much for Bucs

LUBBOCK, Texas (Feb. 13, 2015) - The ETSU men's tennis team was defeated by No. 36 Texas Tech, 4-0, in non-conference action Friday. Five of the Buccaneers' (1-6) six losses this season have come against ranked opponents.


Baseball

York, Owenby Power Bucs to Opening Day Win Over EKU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 13, 2015)Trey York (Knoxville, Tenn.) and Hagen Owenby (Knoxville, Tenn.) both belted two-run home runs and Jimmy Nesselt (Plantation, Fla.) recorded a quality start as the ETSU baseball team posted a 7-3 Opening Day win over Eastern Kentucky on Friday afternoon at Thomas Stadium.


Women's Tennis

Unbeaten Bucs look to continue hot start

ROCK HILL, S.C. (Feb. 13, 2015) – Winners of their first five matches, the ETSU Buccaneers will look to extend their win streak this weekend as they go toe-to-toe with two ranked opponents: No. 74 Winthrop Univeristy and No. 74 Mississippi State University.


Women's Golf

Chin paces ETSU women in first round of FSU Matchup

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Feb. 13, 2015) – Junior Vivienne Chin (Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia) fired a first round score of 2-over-par 74 to finish tied for 18th on the individual leaderboard, pacing the ETSU women’s golf team during the opening day of play in the Florida State Matchup Friday at the Southwood Golf Course.


Men's Basketball

Bucs return home to welcome Furman Saturday at 4 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2015) – Fresh off a road win in Southern Conference play, the ETSU men’s basketball team will return to Freedom Hall for its final two home games of the 2014-15 regular season beginning with Saturday’s matchup with longtime rival Furman.


Women's Basketball

ETSU women to Play 4Kay Saturday vs. Western Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 13, 2015) – In the first game of an ETSU women’s and men’s basketball doubleheader inside Freedom Hall on Saturday, the Buccaneer women will take on the Western Carolina Catamounts at 1 p.m. in the annual Play 4Kay game to raise awareness and support for women’s cancer research.


Men's Basketball

ETSU relentless in comeback victory over UNCG, 65-62

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 12, 2015) – It may not have been pretty at times, but somehow, someway the ETSU men’s basketball team got it done in a 65-62 win over UNC Greensboro Thursday night.


Men's Tennis

Bucs prepare for pair of Lone Star State showdowns

LUBBOCK, Texas (Feb. 12, 2015) - After a one-week break, the ETSU men's tennis team will travel to Lubbock, Texas, for a pair of non-conference matches, taking on No. 36 Texas Tech and Texas A&M Corpus Christi.


Softball

ETSU heads to East Carolina for Pirate Clash invitational

GREENVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 12, 2015) - Following a midweek sweep of Gardner-Webb, the ETSU softball team will look to extend its two-game win streak as the Buccaneers visit Greenville, N.C., to take part in the five-team Pirate Clash invitational at East Carolina University.


Baseball

Baseball hosts EKU in season opener this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 12, 2015) – After weeks of practice and scrimmages, the ETSU baseball team is set to open the 2015 season as the Bucs host Eastern Kentucky in a three-game non-conference series this weekend at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Track & field readies for Samford Invitational

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Feb. 12, 2015) – After hosting its second meet in a month’s time last weekend, the ETSU track & field program will be back in action for the fifth week in a row when it competes at the Samford Invitational, Friday – Saturday, at the Birmingham Crossplex.


Football

Torbush announces addition of Brumett to coaching staff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 12, 2015) – ETSU head football coach Carl Torbush announced Thursday the addition of former Buccaneer standout Scott Brumett to the team’s coaching staff.


Women's Golf

Women’s golf opens spring slate Friday at FSU Match Up

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Feb. 12, 2015) – After being challenged by a competitive fall campaign, the ETSU women’s golf team will return to the course for the spring portion of its schedule on Friday, as the Buccaneers open play in the Florida State Match-Up Tournament at the Southwood Golf Course.


Football

Torbush announces addition of Rader to coaching staff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 11, 2015) – ETSU head football coach Carl Torbush announced Thursday that former Buccaneer standout Mike Rader will be joining the team’s coaching staff as wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator.


Women's Tennis

Q&A With Jessica Brumit

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 11, 2015) - Throughout the season, members of the ETSU women’s tennis team will be featured in a ‘‘Getting to Know’’ segment on ETSUBucs.com.


Men's Basketball

Bucs back in action on the road Thursday at UNCG

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 12, 2015) – After having won several close games earlier in the season, the ETSU men’s basketball team has had a change of fortune in recent weeks. The Buccaneers hope that trend will again turn to a winning formula when the team travels to take on UNC Greensboro Thursday.


Softball

ETSU offense thrives as Bucs sweep Gardner-Webb

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (Feb. 10, 2015) - Just two days after falling victim to late-game heroics in a 5-4 loss at Campbell, ETSU flipped the script, using a two-run seventh inning to seal a come-from behind win over Gardner-Webb. ETSU went on to sweep the Bulldogs, taking both games of the double-header.


Women's Tennis

ETSU's Choo named SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 10, 2015) – ETSU junior Lyn Yee Choo (Kuching, Malaysia) has been named the Southern Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Week for all matches played through Feb. 8. Choo has helped the Bucs to a 5-0 record, the program's best start since 2004.


Women's Basketball

Clark collects SoCon Player of the Week honor

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 10, 2015) – Following being an integral component in two ETSU victories over the past week, redshirt senior forward Serena Clark (Stone Mountain, Ga.) has been named the Southern Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, as announced Tuesday by the league office.


General News

ETSU Hall of Fame makes Call for Nominations to 2015 class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 10, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday that it is taking calls for nomination to the 2015 ETSU Athletics Hall of Fame class.


Baseball

Nesselt, Taylor land College Sports Madness preseason honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 10, 2015) – Senior Jimmy Nesselt (Plantation, Fla.) and junior Jeremy Taylor (Fayetteville, Ga.) were named to the College Sports Madness Preseason All-Southern Conference Team, which was released on Tuesday.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball powers past Furman Paladins, 72-61

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 9, 2015) – Led by four double-digit scorers, including a game-high-tying 19 points from freshman point guard Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.), the ETSU women’s basketball team powered past the Furman Paladins, 72-61, on Monday evening inside Brooks Gym.


Volleyball

Devine named assistant coach for U.S. Girls’ Youth National Team

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 9, 2015) – USA Volleyball has announced that ETSU volleyball head coach Lindsey Devine will serve as an assistant coach for the U.S. Girls’ Youth National Volleyball Team (GYNT) for a fourth consecutive season.


Softball

Bucs visit Gardner-Webb for Tuesday double-header

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (Feb. 9, 2015) - The ETSU softball team will continue non-conference play Tuesday, Feb. 10 as the Buccaneers travel to Boiling Springs, N.C., to take on Gardner-Webb in a non-conference double-header with games beginning at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.


Softball

ETSU falls at Campbell, 5-4, in heartbreaking fashion

BUIES CREEK, N.C. (Feb. 8, 2015) - Deadlocked after six innings, the ETSU softball team used a two-run seventh, highlighted by a Mykeah Johnson (Cohutta, Ga.) go-ahead home run, to take a 4-2 lead over Campbell; however, the hometown Fighting Camels responded with some dramatics of their own...


Women's Tennis

Bucs cruise past UT-Martin, advance to 5-0 on season

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Feb. 8, 2015) - Continuing the program's best start since 2004, the ETSU women's tennis team earned its fifth consecutive victory Sunday, defeating UT-Martin, 6-1, in non-conference action at the Bristol Racquet and Fitness Club in Bristol, Tenn.


Women's Basketball

Bucs return home for Monday matchup against Furman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 8, 2015) – After grinding out a 63-60 road victory at Western Carolina on Saturday afternoon, the ETSU women’s basketball team will aim to sweep the season series versus Furman when it welcomes the Paladins to Brooks Gym on Monday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Competition concludes Saturday at Buccaneer Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 7, 2015) – The ETSU track & field program closed out the 2015 Buccaneer Invitational with a number of strong performances including one event title and six total top-three event finishes on Saturday inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on David E. Walker Track at Gentry Field.


Men's Basketball

Johnson’s late 3-pointer lifts Samford past ETSU, 71-68

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 7, 2015) – Despite leading by as many as 12 in the second half, the ETSU men’s basketball team watched Samford cap a late-game comeback when Marcus Johnson’s 3-pointer with three seconds left lifted Samford to a win at Freedom Hall.


Women's Basketball

ETSU grinds out 63-60 victory at Western Carolina

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Feb. 7, 2015) – The ETSU women’s basketball team grinded out a 63-60 road victory over the Western Carolina Catamounts behind a team-high 20 points from sophomore guard Shamauria Bridges (Miramar, Fla.) on Saturday afternoon inside the Ramsey Center.


Softball

Bucs unable to fend off Presbyterian rally, suffer 6-5 setback

BUIES CREEK, N.C. (Feb. 7, 2015) - Despite leading, 5-1, after three innings, ETSU was unable to fend off a Presbyterian rally Saturday afternoon, falling, 6-5, to the Blue Hose in the Bucs' second game of the Hampton Inn Invitational at Campbell University.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Track & field wraps up action on day one at Buccaneer Invite

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 6, 2015) – In its second home meet in less than a month, the ETSU track & field program performed well on its home turf on the first day of the 2015 Buccaneer Invitational on Friday inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on David E. Walker Track at Gentry Field.


Women's Tennis

Unbeaten Bucs to host UT-Martin Sunday in Bristol

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Feb. 6, 2015) - Winners of their first four matches, the ETSU Buccaneers will look to continue their winning ways as they play host to UT-Martin Sunday, Feb. 8 at 9:00 a.m., at the Bristol Racquet & Fitness Club in Bristol, Tenn.


Football

ETSU football to face Tennessee during 2018 season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 6, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Friday that the Buccaneers’ football program will play the University of Tennessee on Sept. 8, 2018. This will be the first ever meeting between the Buccaneers and Volunteers.


Women's Basketball

Bucs hit the road Saturday to face Western Carolina

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Feb. 6, 2015) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will look to remain perfect on the road in Southern Conference play when it squares off against the Western Carolina Catamounts on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. inside the Ramsey Center.


Softball

Softball visits Campbell for season-opening invitational

BUIES CREEK, N.C. (Feb. 6, 2015) - The ETSU softball team will open its 2015 campaign this weekend as the Buccaneers travel to Buies Creek, N.C., to take part in the Hampton Inn Invitational at Campbell University.


Men's Basketball

Samford next up for ETSU men Saturday at Freedom Hall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 7, 2015) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will wrap up a three-game home stand on Saturday when the Buccaneers welcome Southern Conference foe Samford into Freedom Hall for a 4 p.m. tip.


Men's Basketball

ETSU rally falls short in 74-64 loss to SoCon leader Wofford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 5, 2015) – Using a lop-sided advantage at the foul line and holding off a late rally by the ETSU men’s basketball team, the Wofford Terriers continued to roll in Southern Conference play with a 74-64 win over the Buccaneers Thursday night at Freedom Hall.


Women's Soccer

ETSU's Koren, Zadrazil to join Austria National Team

MURCIA, SPAIN (Feb. 5, 2015) - ETSU's Simona Koren (Graz, Austria) and Sarah Zadrazil (St. Gilgen, Austria) will join the Austria Women's National Team as the squad takes on global power Spain Tuesday, Feb. 10 in a friendly in Murcia, Spain.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Track & field set to host Buccaneer Invitational inside Dome

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 5, 2015) – The ETSU track & field program will host its second meet in less than a month when it welcomes teams from throughout the region for the 2015 Buccaneer Invitational, Friday – Saturday, inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on David E. Walker Track at Gentry Field.


Baseball

Cook receives SoCon preseason honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 5, 2015) – ETSU sophomore Chris Cook (Kingsport, Tenn.) received Southern Conference honors, while the Buccaneers were picked to finish fourth as the league office released its baseball preseason accolades on Thursday.


Football

Torbush releases second ETSU football recruiting class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 4, 2015) – ETSU head football coach Carl Torbush announced the program’s second recruiting class during a special National Signing Day event Wednesday inside the Carnegie Hotel’s Grand Soldiers Ballroom.


Men's Basketball

Bucs host SoCon-leading Wofford Thursday at Freedom Hall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 4, 2015) – Following a dramatic victory in its last game, the ETSU men’s basketball team hopes to ride that wave of momentum into a matchup with league-leading Wofford Thursday night, as the Buccaneers welcome the Terriers into Freedom Hall for a 7 p.m. showdown.


Softball

Carter, Chernak earn College Sports Madness preseason honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 3, 2015) - With the softball season quickly approaching, Taylor Carter (Brazil, Ind.) and Kelsey Chernak (Ooltewah, Tenn.), two of ETSU’s 16 returners, have earned Preseason All-SoCon Second Team honors from College Sports Madness.


Football

ETSU's Torbush featured in Sports Network recruiting story

PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) -- The enthusiasm for national letter of intent signing day on Wednesday is bursting at East Tennessee State and Kennesaw State universities as their respective start-up programs are filling needs for the second straight year.


Men's Golf

Bucs have strong showing at Jones Cup Invitational

SEA ISLAND, Ga. (Feb. 2, 2015) – A trio of ETSU men’s golfers put together strong performances this weekend at the Jones Cup Invitational, which concluded Sunday evening at the Ocean Forest Golf Club.


Women's Basketball

ETSU falls short, 64-56, in afternoon clash vs. Chattanooga

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2015) – In front of an energized, Brooks Gym crowd of 2,700 -- including more than 2,000 area elementary school kids on “Education Day” -- the ETSU women’s basketball team hung tough with the No. 23 Chattanooga Mocs for much of the contest but came up short down the stretch in a 64-56 defeat.


Women's Basketball

Bucs set for Monday showdown vs. No. 25 Chattanooga

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 1, 2015) – The top-two teams in the Southern Conference will square off on Monday afternoon when the ETSU women’s basketball team welcomes the No. 25 Chattanooga Mocs to Brooks Gym for an 11 a.m. tip-off.


Women's Tennis

ETSU moves to 4-0 with convincing win at Austin Peay

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 1, 2015) - Off to the program's best start since 2004, the ETSU women's tennis team remained unbeaten Sunday, earning a commanding, 7-0, road win versus Austin Peay to move to 4-0 on the season.


Women's Tennis

Balanced effort leads Bucs past Bruins, 6-1, in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2015) - ETSU took the doubles point, along with five of six singles points, to put away non-conference opponent Belmont, 6-1, Saturday evening in Nashville, Tenn. With the win, the Buccaneers remain unbeaten, standing at 3-0 midway through their season's second weekend.


Men's Basketball

Riley’s heroics spark dramatic 61-59 win over N.C. Central

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2015) – Senior guard Jalen Riley (Racine, Wis.) scored the final 12 points, as ETSU closed on a 15-1 offensive run to cap a dramatic 61-59 comeback win Saturday over North Carolina Central.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Williams, Edgecombe strong in event finals

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Jan. 31, 2015) – The ETSU track & field program wrapped up competition on Saturday at the Hilton Garden Innvitational with Keturah Williams and Dede Edgecombe both turning in solid performances in their respective event finals inside JDL Fast Track Indoor Track & Field Facility.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball rallies, upends Samford, 48-46

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2015) – The ETSU women’s basketball team erased a 13-point second-half deficit to come away with a 48-46 comeback victory over the Samford Bulldogs on Saturday afternoon inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Tennis

Men's Tennis falls at No. 72 Georgia Tech

ATLANTA (Jan. 31, 2015) - In the midst of a nine-match road swing, the ETSU men's tennis team fell to No. 72 Georgia Tech, 6-1, Saturday in Atlanta, Ga.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Sprints, hurdles impress Friday at Hilton Garden Innvitational

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Jan. 30, 2015) – Five ETSU sprinters and hurdlers placed among the top-32 in their respective events in preliminary action on Friday at the Hilton Garden Innvitational inside the JDL Fast Track Indoor Track & Field Facility.


Women's Basketball

ETSU begins key homestand Saturday vs. Samford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 30, 2015) – Winner of its last five games, the ETSU women’s basketball team will look to keep the streak going when it begins a two-game homestand on Saturday with a matchup against Samford at 2 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Basketball

Bucs return home to host N.C. Central Saturday at 7 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2015) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will begin a stretch that includes five home contests over the next six matchups, as the Buccaneers look to right the ship when they host North Carolina Central in non-conference play Saturday evening inside Freedom Hall at 7 p.m.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men falter late, give up 59-55 loss at Furman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Jan. 29, 2015) – Relinquishing a slim lead in the final two minutes, the ETSU men’s basketball team looked on as Southern Conference foe Furman completed an upset victory over the Buccaneers 59-55 Thursday night inside Timmons Arena.


Football

ETSU football to host Signing Day event Feb. 4 at Carnegie Hotel

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 29, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday that it will host a special ETSU Football National Signing Day celebration on Wednesday, Feb. 4th inside the Carnegie Hotel’s Grand Soldiers Ballroom.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Track & field set to compete at Hilton Garden Innvitational

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Jan. 29, 2015) – After a solid showing last weekend at the Hokie Invitational on the Virginia Tech campus, the ETSU track & field program is set to get back into competition this Friday and Saturday at the Hilton Garden Innvitational inside the JDL Fast Track Indoor Track & Field Facility.


Men's Tennis

Bucs prepare for road run-in with ranked Georgia Tech

ATLANTA (Jan. 29, 2015) - More than half of ETSU's matches this season have come against ranked opponents. The Buccaneers will face another tough test Saturday, Jan. 31 as ETSU visits No. 72 Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Ga.


Women's Tennis

Unbeaten ETSU to visit pair of OVC opponents this weekend

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 29, 2015) - Following an unbeaten weekend to start the season, ETSU will hit the road to take on a pair of Ohio Valley Conference opponents, visiting Belmont Saturday, Jan. 31 and Austin Peay Sunday, Feb. 1.


Men's Basketball

Men's hoops back in action Thursday night at Furman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Jan. 29, 2015) – For the second straight game, the ETSU men’s basketball team will be on the road in Southern Conference play, visiting Furman on Thursday night inside Timmons Arena. Tip is set for 7 p.m.


Women's Basketball

Mitchell selected as SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 27, 2015) – After leading the ETSU women’s basketball team to a pair of victories this past week, redshirt senior forward Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) has been selected as the Southern Conference Player of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday.


Baseball

ETSU Baseball spends time at Lake Ridge Elementary

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 27, 2015) – Prior to gearing up for next month’s season opener, the ETSU baseball team spent time visiting second graders at Lake Ridge Elementary on Friday, Jan. 16.


Women's Basketball

Bucs survive SoCon road test at Mercer, 72-70

MACON, Ga. (Jan. 26, 2015) – Leading by nine points with 5:15 remaining in the game, the ETSU women’s basketball team weathered a late rally from the Mercer Bears to come away with a 72-70 victory in a pivotal Southern Conference road matchup on Monday evening inside Hawkins Arena.


Men's Tennis

ETSU edged by Portland, 4-3, in non-conference action

SEATTLE (Jan. 25, 2015) - Despite opening play by taking the doubles point, No. 68 ETSU suffered a narrow, 4-3 setback to Portland as the Buccaneers wrapped up a three-day road trip to Seattle, Wash.


Women's Basketball

ETSU aims to continue winning streak Monday at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (Jan. 25, 2015) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will aim to continue its 4-0 winning streak to begin Southern Conference play when it goes on the road to face the Mercer Bears on Monday evening at 7 p.m. inside Hawkins Arena.


Women's Tennis

Bucs cap unbeaten weekend with sweep against Radford

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Jan. 25, 2015) - On the heels of a road win at Appalachian State Saturday, the ETSU women's tennis team continued its winning ways Sunday, cruising past Radford, 7-0, in a non-conference match at the Bristol Racquet & Fitness Club in Bristol, Tenn.


Men's Tennis

ETSU comes from behind to down Big Ten foe Wisconsin

SEATTLE (Jan. 24, 2015) - The ETSU men's tennis team picked up its first win of the young season Saturday, coming from behind twice to knock off Big Ten opponent Wisconsin, 4-3, in a neutral-site match played in Seattle, Wash.


Men's Basketball

ETSU rally falls short in heated 72-64 loss to Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 24, 2015) – The ETSU men’s basketball team overcame a large second half deficit, but the rally fell short as Wofford held off the Buccaneers 72-64 in Southern Conference play Saturday evening inside Benjamin Johnson Arena.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Men take home distance medley relay title at Hokie Invitational

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Jan. 24, 2015) – On day two at the Hokie Invitational, the ETSU track & field program had a few notable performances including capturing the distance medley relay event title on the men’s side, and Ashley Kessler (Knoxville, Tenn.) matching the ETSU school record in the women’s pole vault.


Women's Basketball

Mitchell powers Bucs in 69-47 romp over Wofford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 24, 2015) – Behind four double-figure scorers -- including a double-double of 16 points and 14 rebounds from senior forward Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) -- the ETSU women’s basketball team defeated Wofford with a 69-47 decision on Saturday afternoon inside Brooks Gym.


Women's Tennis

Bucs extend win streak versus App State to eight matches

BOONE, N.C. (Jan. 24, 2015) - ETSU opened its season Saturday afternoon with a 5-2 victory versus Appalachian State in Boone, N.C. The Bucs' non-conference win marks the eighth consecutive time ETSU has defeated App State.


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer to hold 2nd annual College ID Camp Feb. 28

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 24, 2015) - The ETSU Women’s Soccer staff is proud to announce that the program's second annual College ID Camp will be held Saturday, Feb. 28 at Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Men's Tennis

ETSU begins Seattle swing with setback at No. 63 Washington

SEATTLE (Jan. 23, 2015) - For the third time in as many matches, ETSU suffered a setback to a ranked opponent. Friday, the 68th-ranked Buccaneers fell, 4-1, to No. 63 Washington on the Huskies' home court in Seattle, Wash.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Edgecombe wins 60mH on day one at Hokie Invitational

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Jan. 23, 2015) – The ETSU track & field program notched a pair of top-two event finishes on day one at the Hokie Invitational inside Rector Field House on the Virginia Tech campus.


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis opens season versus App State, Radford

BOONE, N.C. (Jan. 23, 2015) - ETSU coach Travis Sandlant and his squad—comprised of four returners and four newcomers—will look to build upon the success the Buccaneers found last season as ETSU begins its 2015 campaign with matches versus Appalachian State and Radford.


Men's Basketball

Bucs set for major SoCon showdown with Wofford Saturday

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 24, 2015) – Facing its toughest Southern Conference matchup so far this year, the ETSU men’s basketball team will take to the road Saturday to face preseason league favorite Wofford inside Benjamin Johnson Arena. Tip is set for 7 p.m.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball welcomes Wofford Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 23, 2015) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will look to defeat Wofford for the second time in as many weeks when it welcomes the Terriers to Brooks Gym on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m.


Men's Basketball

Wilson reaches 1,000; Bucs drop The Citadel, 70-59

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 22, 2015) – Junior forward Lester Wilson (Knoxville) eclipsed 1,000 points for his career, as the ETSU men’s basketball team dropped The Citadel 70-59 Thursday night at Freedom Hall.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Track & field back in action this weekend at Hokie Invitational

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Jan. 22, 2015) – Following kicking off the 2015 season last week as host of the ETSU Invitational, the ETSU track & field program is back in action this weekend in competition at the Hokie Invitational, Friday and Saturday, on the campus of Virginia Tech.


Men's Basketball

Bucs welcome The Citadel to Freedom Hall Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 22, 2015) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will be aiming to stay in contention for a regular season championship when the Buccaneers return to Southern Conference play by hosting The Citadel Thursday night inside Freedom Hall. Tip is set for 7 p.m.


Men's Basketball

Hoops tickets available for trip to Wofford this Saturday

The ETSU Athletics Ticket Office has secured a limited number of tickets for the ETSU Men’s Basketball game AT Wofford on Saturday, January 24th. The reserved tickets are located directly behind the ETSU bench in Section W2 and are available for $12.00.


Baseball

Skole adds Daniel Bowman to coaching staff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 21, 2015) – ETSU baseball head coach Tony Skole announced the hiring of Daniel Bowman to the Buccaneer coaching staff on Wednesday.


Women's Tennis

Australian standout Esguerra to join Bucs

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 20, 2015) - With the regular season quickly approaching, ETSU head coach Travis Sandlant has added one final piece to the Buccaneers’ 2015 squad, announcing the addition of Melissa Esguerra (Derrimutt, Australia).


Men's Basketball

Rembert’s 21 powers Bucs past Tusculum, 90-52

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 19, 2015) – Senior guard Rashawn Rembert (Tampa, Fla.) scored a game-high 22 points and two other ETSU players posted double-double efforts, as the Buccaneers dropped non-conference opponent Tusculum College.


Men's Basketball

Tusculum next up for ETSU men Monday at Freedom Hall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 19, 2015) – Taking a break from Southern Conference play, the ETSU men’s basketball team will host nearby opponent Tusculum College Monday evening at 7 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


Men's Tennis

Bucs fall on the road to No. 20 Wake Forest

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Jan. 17, 2015) - For the second time in as many days, the ETSU men's tennis team went toe-to-toe with a ranked opponent. ETSU fell to No. 20 Wake Forest, 7-2, Saturday on the Demon Deacons' home court.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Bucs wrap up ETSU Invitational with strong performances

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 17, 2015) – After solid showings on day one, the ETSU track & field program picked up where it left on Saturday with four top-three event finishes on the final day of the 2015 ETSU Track & Field Invitational inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


Women's Basketball

Second-half surge lifts ETSU past UNCG, 87-65

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 17, 2015) – The ETSU women’s basketball team opened the second half on a 38-7 run to overcome a 14-point first-half deficit and the Bucs cruised to an 87-65 win over UNC Greensboro on Saturday afternoon inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Basketball

Turnovers derail ETSU men in 85-79 loss to VMI

LEXINGTON, Va. (Jan. 17, 2015) – A season high 25 turnovers and poor offensive execution doomed the ETSU men’s basketball team Saturday afternoon inside Cameron Hall, as the Buccaneers fell to Southern Conference foe VMI 85-79.


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Buccaneer student-athletes join "It's On Us" campaign

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 17, 2015) - Launched by the White House in September, the "It's On Us" campaign is an initiative aimed at ending sexual assaults on college campuses. Join the Buccaneers in taking the pledge by visiting itsonus.org.


Men's Tennis

No. 67 ETSU upset by former A-Sun foe North Florida

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 16, 2014) - Friday's match marked the Buccaneers' first regular-season contest as a Southern Conference representative since 2005; however, ETSU was haunted by a familiar foe from the program's recent past, falling to North Florida, 4-0, in the Bucs' season opener.


Men's Basketball

Bucs back on the road Saturday to face SoCon foe VMI

LEXINGTON, Va. (Jan. 17, 2015) – Entering the middle portion of its 2014-15 Southern Conference schedule, the ETSU men’s basketball team will aim to stay perfect on the road in league play when the Buccaneers travel to take on the VMI Keydets Saturday afternoon inside Cameron Hall. Tip is set for 1 p.m.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Track & field turns in productive day one at ETSU Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 16, 2015) – Kicking off the 2015 track & field season, host ETSU got the year started on a solid note with three-student athletes recording top-two event placements on day one at the ETSU Track & Field Invitational.


Women's Basketball

ETSU to host UNCG Saturday in SoCon home opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 16, 2015) – After capturing a pair of wins on the road to move to 2-0 to begin Southern Conference play, the ETSU women’s basketball team will host UNCG on Saturday at 2 p.m. inside Brooks Gym in its league home opener.


Men's Basketball

Riley, Rembert fuel Bucs past Western Carolina, 83-76

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Jan. 15, 2015) – The streak is still alive for the Buccaneers.


Men's Tennis

No. 67 ETSU opens 2015 campaign versus ranked opponents

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 15, 2014) - In its first regular season action as a Southern Conference representative since 2005, the ETSU men’s tennis team will open the 2015 campaign this weekend, taking on ranked opponents North Florida and Wake Forest on the road.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

ETSU Invitational to kick off track & field season this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 15, 2015) – The 2015 ETSU track & field season is set to get underway this weekend with the program hosting the ETSU Track & Field Invitational on Friday and Saturday inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on David E. Walker Track at Gentry Field.


Baseball

Nesselt Placed on Perfect Game’s Top 100 Seniors List

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Jan. 15, 2015) – ETSU senior right-handed pitcher Jimmy Nesselt (Plantation, Fla.) was named one of the “Top 100 Seniors” by Perfect Game, which was released on Tuesday.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men back in action Thursday at Western Carolina

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Jan. 15, 2015) – The Southern Conference slate continues on Thursday night for the ETSU men’s basketball team, as the Buccaneers head on the road to face Western Carolina at 7 p.m. inside the Ramsey Center.


Women's Basketball

Tarter earns CRONS SoCon Freshman of the Week accolade

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 13, 2015) – The weekly awards keep rolling in for freshman point guard Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) who was named on Tuesday the CRONS SoCon Freshman of Week by the league office for the second-consecutive week and for the third time in the past month.


Women's Basketball

Bucs take care of business, wallop Wofford, 79-47

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 12, 2015) – Facing a league opponent who had lost six of its last seven and were picked to finish seventh in the Southern Conference in the preseason, the ETSU women’s basketball team took care of business on Monday afternoon with a dominant 79-47 victory over the Wofford Terriers inside Johnson Arena.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball continues league action Monday at Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 11, 2015) – Following a thrilling 73-72 win at Furman on Saturday afternoon to kick off Southern Conference play, the ETSU women’s basketball team will continue league action on the road when it takes on the Wofford Terriers on Monday, Jan. 12, at 11:30 a.m. inside Johnson Arena.


Men's Basketball

Bucs lose OT heartbreaker to Chattanooga, 74-71

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 10, 2015) – Chattanooga’s Casey Jones had made only one 3-point shot in the last two seasons. Unfortunately for the ETSU men’s basketball team, his second came at a terrible time.


Women's Basketball

ETSU wins 73-72 thriller Saturday at Furman in SoCon opener

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Jan. 10, 2015) – After increasing its lead to as many as 17 points with 12:30 to go in the second half, the ETSU women’s basketball team weathered a home-team rally from Furman and sealed victory on a pair free throws from junior guard Chandler Christopher (Greeneville, Tenn.) with two seconds to play to come away with a 73-72 win on Saturday afternoon inside Timmons Arena.


Women's Basketball

Bucs to kick off SoCon play Saturday at Furman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Jan. 9, 2015) – Following a productive non-conference portion of the schedule in which it compiled an 8-7 overall record, the ETSU women’s basketball team will kick off Southern Conference play on Saturday at 2 p.m. when it goes on the road to face the Furman Paladins.


Men's Basketball

Rivalry renewed: Bucs, Mocs meet in SoCon play Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 10, 2015) – This game has been a decade in the making. For the first time since the 2004-05 season, the ETSU men’s basketball team will face rival Chattanooga once again as members of the Southern Conference when the Mocs invade Freedom Hall Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m.


Men's Basketball

ETSU holds on for 71-70 win over SoCon foe Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 8, 2015) – Leading by 13 points with seven minutes left in regulation, the ETSU men’s basketball team held on as a frantic Mercer rally ended when a last-second shot by the Bears’ Darious Moten missed the mark, giving the Buccaneers a 71-70 win.


Men's Basketball

Bucs start critical stretch Thursday, host Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 8, 2015) – The ETSU men’s basketball team faces its most critical two-game stretch of the season beginning on Thursday night, as the Buccaneers welcome the Mercer Bears into Freedom Hall for a Southern Conference showdown at 7 p.m.


Women's Basketball

Tarter selected as CRONS SoCon Freshman of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 6, 2015) – For the second time this season, ETSU freshman point guard Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) has been named CRONS Southern Conference Freshman of the Week, as announced Tuesday by the league office.


Men's Soccer

ETSU's Oshoniyi to coach at 2015 adidas MLS Player Combine

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Jan. 6, 2015) – After serving as an assistant coach during the recent U.S. U-15 Boys’ National Team training camp in Bradenton, Fla., ETSU men's soccer head coach Bo Oshoniyi is headed back to the Sunshine State to assist with the 2015 adidas MLS Player Combine.


Men's Basketball

Bucs survive on the road with 76-74 win over Samford

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Jan. 5, 2015) – In a game that saw 14 lead changes and 11 ties, the ETSU men’s basketball team made a critical defensive stop at the buzzer and survived a road trip to Samford with a 76-74 win over the Bulldogs in Southern Conference play Monday evening inside the Pete Hanna Center.


Men's Basketball

Bucs back on the road to meet SoCon foe Samford Monday

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Jan. 5, 2015) – Continuing on it first trek through Southern Conference play since rejoining the league for the 2014-15 season, the ETSU men’s basketball team will make their first trip to take on Samford as a SoCon opponent Monday night inside the Hanna Center. Tip is set for 8 p.m. (EST).


Men's Basketball

Riley’s career high 32 powers Bucs past VMI, 98-88

JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 2, 2015) – In a matchup featuring the nation’s top two teams in 3-pointers made per game, it was ultimately transition scores, dunks and layups that made the difference for the ETSU men’s basketball team Friday night inside Freedom Hall.


Women's Basketball

Bucs suffer 95-62 setback at No. 9 UNC Friday afternoon

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Jan. 2, 2015) – Sophomore guard Shamauria Bridges scored a team-high 14 points while freshman point guard Tianna Tarter totaled 12 points and a career-high eight assists in a 95-62 setback to the No. 9 North Carolina Tar Heels on Friday afternoon inside Carmichael Arena.


Men's Basketball

Bucs back to SoCon play, host high-octane VMI Friday

JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 2, 2015) – With its focus now moving from non-conference play to winning a Southern Conference regular season title, the ETSU men’s basketball team will begin its longest stretch of league games on Friday, as the Buccaneers host the VMI Keydets.


Women's Basketball

ETSU to conclude non-conference play Friday at North Carolina

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Jan. 1, 2015) – Following picking up its eighth win of the season on Monday versus Iona, the ETSU women’s basketball team will end non-conference play on Friday when it goes on the road to face the No. 9 North Carolina Tar Heels at 2 p.m. inside Carmichael Arena.


Men's Basketball

Bucs relinquish second-half lead, fall to Tennessee 71-61

KNOXVILLE (Dec. 31, 2014) – Leading by four points midway through the second half, the ETSU men’s basketball team suffered through an eight-minute scoring drought, allowing SEC opponent Tennessee to regain the lead and escape with a win.


Men's Basketball

New Year's Eve trip to Tennessee next up for Bucs

KNOXVILLE (Dec. 31, 2014) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will be looking to close out the 2014 calendar year with a win over in-state foe Tennessee, as the Buccaneers take on the SEC’s Volunteers Wednesday afternoon inside Thompson-Boling Arena.


Women's Basketball

Second-half surge propels ETSU past Iona, 76-64

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 29, 2014) – After going into halftime trailing 42-32, the ETSU women’s basketball team stormed out of the break to start the second half with a 23-2 surge which ultimately propelled it to a 76-64 victory over the Iona Gaels on Monday evening inside Brooks Gym.


Women's Basketball

Bucs set for home non-conference tilt Monday vs. Iona

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 28, 2014) – After breaking for more than a week for the holidays, the ETSU women’s basketball team will jump right back into non-conference action when it welcomes the Iona Gaels to Brooks Gym on Monday evening at 7 p.m.


Men's Tennis, Softball, Men's Soccer, Men's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Football, Women's Soccer, Men's Golf, Women's Golf, Women's Tennis, Women's Basketball, Women's Track & Field, Volleyball, General News

Happy Holidays from ETSU Athletics

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 17, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics wishes its Buccaneer fans across the world Happy Holidays!


Men's Basketball

Second half turnovers doom ETSU in 84-60 loss to VCU

RICHMOND, Va. (Dec. 22, 2014) – Trailing by just six points early in the second half, the ETSU men’s basketball team ultimately fell victim to VCU’s heralded defensive pressure in the final 20 minutes of regulation, as the Rams raced away to an 84-60 non-conference victory.


Volleyball

Q&A With Rylee Milhorn

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 22, 2014) -- Throughout the year, members of the ETSU volleyball team will be featured in a "Q&A" segment on ETSUBucs.com.


Men's Basketball

Bucs travel to face challenge at VCU Monday night

RICHMOND, Va. (Dec. 22, 2014) – Off to its best start in a decade, the ETSU men’s basketball team will face its toughest challenge of the season so far when the Buccaneers visit VCU Monday night to take on the Rams inside the Siegel Center.


Women's Basketball

Tarter scores 26 in tough, 57-56, loss to Jacksonville State

WILMINGTON, N.C. (Dec. 20, 2014) – Freshman point guard Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) scored a game and season-high 26 points in a closely-contested 57-56 loss to Jacksonville State on Saturday afternoon inside Trask Coliseum in ETSU’s final game in the 2014 UNCW Seahawks Hampton Inn Christmas Invitational.


Women's Basketball

ETSU back in action Saturday versus Jacksonville State

WILMINGTON, N.C. (Dec. 19, 2014) – Following a 61-48 loss to invitational host UNC Wilmington on Friday afternoon, the ETSU women’s basketball team will play a second and final game in the 2014 Seahawks Hampton Inn Christmas Invitational with a matchup against Jacksonville State on Saturday at noon inside Trask Coliseum.


Women's Soccer

Zadrazil earns NSCAA academic honors

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (Dec. 19, 2014) - ETSU junior midfielder Sarah Zadrazil (St. Gilgen, Austria) has earned a spot on the 2014 NSCAA Women's University Division Scholar All-South Region Second Team.


Women's Basketball

Clark records double-double in 61-48 setback at UNCW

WILMINGTON, N.C. (Dec. 19, 2014) – Senior forward Serena Clark (Stone Mountain, Ga.) posted her fourth double-double of the season with team highs of 11 points and 14 rebounds in a 61-48 ETSU loss to UNC Wilmington on Friday afternoon inside Trask Coliseum.


Football

ETSU football releases inaugural 2015 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 18, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday the Buccaneers’ 2015 football schedule, a slate that will feature six homes games and four road matchups, and includes contests against NCAA Division I FCS opponents such as Charleston Southern, Mercer and Gardner-Webb.


Volleyball

Hardy receives Senior CLASS Award All-American honors

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (Dec. 18, 2014) – ETSU middle blocker Meredith Hardy (Kingsport, Tenn.) received Second Team All-American honors by the Senior CLASS Award as the committee announced its postseason awards on Thursday.


Women's Basketball

Bucs aim to continue momentum Friday at UNC Wilmington

WILMINGTON, N.C. (Dec. 18, 2014) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will aim to stay unbeaten in the month of December when it takes on UNC Wilmington on Friday at 11:30 a.m. inside Trask Coliseum as part of the UNCW Hampton Inn Christmas Classic.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Track & field set to host Holiday Clinic Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 17, 2014) – The ETSU track & field program will host the ETSU Track & Field Holiday Clinic on Saturday, Dec. 20, inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


Men's Golf

Power earns Web.com Tour card

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Dec. 17, 2014) – Former ETSU men’s golf great Seamus Power (Waterford, Ireland) earned his Web.com Tour card after finishing tied for fifth in the Web.com Tour Qualifying Tournament, which concluded on Tuesday in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.


Men's Basketball

Rembert’s 30 powers ETSU, as Bucs hold on to drop EKU, 63-60

RICHMOND, Ky. (Dec. 16, 2014) – Senior guard Rashawn Rembert (Tampa, Fla.) scored a game-high 30 points and the ETSU men’s basketball team tied the school record for 3-pointers in a single game, but the Buccaneers still had to hold off a frenetic rally to drop Eastern Kentucky.


Women's Basketball

Tarter tabbed CRONS SoCon Freshman of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Dec. 16, 2014) – Following being a integral component of ETSU’s two wins this past week, freshman point guard Tianna Tater (Johnson City, Tenn.) has been named CRONS SoCon Freshman of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Track & field releases 2015 schedule; announces early signee

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 16, 2014) – ETSU Director of Track & Field George Watts announced Tuesday the complete 2015 track & field schedule, as well as the signing of Kyra Atkins (Greenville, S.C.) to a National Letter of Intent during the recent early signing period.


Baseball

Baseball Releases Winter Hitting Camp Information

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 16, 2014) – East Tennessee State University head baseball coach Tony Skole and his staff released information regarding the 2015 Buccaneer Winter Hitting Camp on Tuesday.


Women's Basketball

ETSU continues to roll, outmatches Morehead State, 86-77

MOREHEAD, Ky. (Dec. 15, 2014) – The ETSU women’s basketball team has now strung together four-consecutive wins for the first time since Jan. 29, 2011 with an 86-77 road victory against the Morehead State Eagles on Monday afternoon inside Johnson Arena.


Men's Soccer, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Volleyball

Thirty-one Bucs earn Fall Academic All-SoCon honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Dec. 15, 2014) – Thirty-one ETSU student-athletes earned spots on the Fall 2014 Academic All-Southern Conference Team, the league office announced Monday.


Men's Basketball

Bucs begin non-conference stretch Tuesday at EKU

RICHMOND, Ky. (Dec. 16, 2014) – After a pair of Southern Conference games, the ETSU men’s basketball team will return to non-conference play on Tuesday night, as the Buccaneers travel to face former Ohio Valley Conference rival Eastern Kentucky.


Football

Torbush featured on Liberty University sports show

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 15, 2014) -- ETSU head coach Carl Torbush took time back in November to talk with a film crew from Liberty University regarding the renewal of the Buccaneers' football program.


Women's Basketball

Bucs look to make it four in a row Monday at Morehead State

MOREHEAD, Ky. (Dec. 14, 2014) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will look to win four-straight games for the first time since 2011 when it takes on the Morehead State Eagles on Monday at noon inside Johnson Arena.


Women's Basketball

ETSU keeps winning streak alive with 64-49 victory over EKU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 13, 2014) – The ETSU women’s basketball team got its third win in a row on Saturday evening inside Brooks Gym with a 64-49 victory over the Eastern Kentucky Colonels behind 16 points from Shamauria Bridges (Miramar, Fla.) and a double-double from Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.).


Men's Basketball

Rembert tops 1,000 points, but Bucs fall to UNCG, 80-79

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 13, 2014) – ETSU senior guard Rashawn Rembert (Tampa, Fla.) eclipsed 1,000 points for his career, but the UNC Greensboro Spartans ruined the celebration by dropping the Buccaneers 80-79 Saturday afternoon in Southern Conference men’s basketball action at Freedom Hall.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball participates in Angel Tree Giving Program

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 12, 2014) – On Friday afternoon, the ETSU women’s basketball team took time out of its busy schedules both on the court and in the classroom to purchase gifts for four children it adopted through the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men return to action at home Saturday vs. UNCG

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 13, 2014) – Following a 10-day break to complete final exams, the ETSU men’s basketball team will be back in action Saturday, hosting UNC Greensboro in Southern Conference action at Freedom Hall. Tip is set for 4 p.m.


Men's Soccer

SoCon POY Ramalho earns NSCAA All-Region honors

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (Dec. 12, 2014) – Southern Conference Player of the Year Joao Ramalho (Monte Santo, Brazil), who led ETSU with 24 points during the 2014 campaign, has been named to the NSCAA All-South Region Third Team.


Women's Soccer

ETSU tops eight NCAA DI statistical categories

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Dec. 12, 2014) - Following the conclusion of the recent Women's College Cup, NCAA Division I statistics have been finalized with ETSU leading the nation in eight categories.


Women's Basketball

Bucs return home Saturday to face Eastern Kentucky

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 12, 2014) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will return home for the first time in nearly a month when it welcomes the Eastern Kentucky Colonels to Brooks Gym on Saturday evening at 7 p.m.


Volleyball

Q&A With Eryn Samuels

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 11, 2014) – Throughout the year, members of the ETSU volleyball team will be featured in a "Q&A" segment on ETSUBucs.com.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf assists with Humane Society of Washington County

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 10, 2014) – Prior to taking final exams and heading home for the holiday break, the ETSU men’s golf team partnered with the Humane Society of Washington County over the weekend to assist with a pet adoption at Petsmart.


Men's Soccer

Oshoniyi to assist with U.S. Soccer U-15 training camp

BRADENTON, Fla. (Dec. 10, 2014) – ETSU head men’s soccer coach Bo Oshoniyi will serve as an assistant coach during next week’s U.S. U-15 Boys’ National Team training camp in Bradenton, Fla. Oshoniyi was one of just three assistants chosen to complete Head Coach John Hackworth's staff.


Volleyball

Volleyball lands four during early signing period

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 9, 2014) – ETSU volleyball head coach Lindsey Devine and her staff announced the signing of four Buccaneers during last month’s early signing period on Tuesday.


Baseball

Baseball announces 2015 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 8, 2014) – Preparations for the ETSU baseball season are underway as head coach Tony Skole released the Bucs’ 2015 schedule on Monday.


Women's Soccer

Zadrazil earns All-Region honors following historic season

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (Dec. 8, 2014) - ETSU junior midfielder Sarah Zadrazil (St. Gilgen, Austria) has been named to the NSCAA All-Southeast Region Second Team, becoming the fourth ETSU player in the past four years to garner All-Region honors.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball cruises to 88-64 win at Alabama A&M

NORMAL, Ala. (Dec. 6, 2014) – With all five starters reaching double-figures, the ETSU women’s basketball team cruised to an 88-64 victory against the Alabama A&M Lady Bulldogs on Saturday evening inside Elmore Gym.


Women's Basketball

ETSU searches for back-to-back wins Saturday at Ala. A&M

NORMAL, Ala. (Dec. 5, 2014) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will look to put together back-to-back wins for the second time this young season when it faces the Alabama A&M Lady Bulldogs on Saturday evening at 6 p.m. EST inside Elmore Gym.


Softball

ETSU Softball to host Winter Skills Camp

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 5, 2014) - ETSU Softball will host its annual Winter Skills Camp Jan. 24 and 25 inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center. The camp will feature three separate sessions, and will include instruction from ETSU Head Coach Brad Irwin, the ETSU softball coaching staff, as well as ETSU players.


Volleyball

Hardy receives “Tough Buc” award

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 4, 2014) – Each month, the ETSU strength and conditioning staff will honor a student-student with the “Tough Buc” award. Senior middle blocker Meredith Hardy (Kingsport, Tenn.) received the inaugural honor on Thursday.


Men's Basketball

Riley’s career night, Bucs record shooting lift ETSU to 96-89 win

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 3, 2014) – On a night when the goal was to fill Freedom Hall, ETSU and Western Carolina filled the baskets with a record shooting performance.


Women's Basketball

Clark’s career night propels Bucs over Patriots, 84-71

FAIRFAX, Va. (Dec. 3, 2014) – Behind a career-high 26 points from senior forward Serena Clark (Stone Mountain, Ga.), the ETSU women’s basketball team snapped a three-game losing streak with an 84-71 victory over the George Mason Patriots on Wednesday evening inside the Patriot Center.


Volleyball

Muey earns second straight Defensive Player of the Month honor

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Dec. 3, 2014) – ETSU senior libero Katie Muey (Alexandria, Ind.) received her second straight Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Month honor as the league office announced its November accolades on Wednesday.


Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer

ETSU soccer teams receive NSCAA Team Academic Awards

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (Dec. 3, 2014) - Continuing an impressive tradition of academic excellence, both the ETSU men's and women's soccer programs received the NSCAA Team Academic Award, marking the fourth consecutive season both ETSU squads have received the award.


Baseball, Football, Buc Spirit, General News

Student-athletes spread holiday cheer at annual Christmas event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 2, 2014) – A long-running ETSU Athletics tradition helped spread holiday cheer to local children Tuesday evening. As part of the 14th annual “A Buccaneer Christmas," around 70 children were treated to a special night full of activities.


Men's Basketball

Bucs host Catamounts Wednesday night in return to SoCon

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 2, 2014) – Off to its best start in over a decade, the ETSU men’s basketball team will be aiming for its fifth straight win as the Buccaneers open Southern Conference play when they host Western Carolina on Wednesday night inside Freedom Hall.


Women's Basketball

ETSU continues non-conference action at George Mason

FAIRFAX, Va. (Dec. 2, 2014) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will continue road non-conference play on Wednesday evening when it takes on the George Mason Patriots at 5 p.m. inside Patriot Center.


Men's Basketball

Wilson, Riley help resilient Bucs to 63-59 win over Morehead State

MOREHEAD, Ky. (Dec. 1, 2014) – Despite losing its starting point guard to an injury early in the game, having its back-up point guard in foul trouble throughout the second half, and shooting just 35.7 percent from the field for the game, the ETSU men’s basketball team still found a way to drop Morehead State 63-59 Monday night inside Johnson Arena.


Men's Basketball

Bucs aim to #FillFreedom on Wednesday in return to SoCon

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 1, 2014) – The wait is finally over for fans of ETSU men’s basketball, as the Buccaneers will make their return to Southern Conference play on Wednesday night when they host Western Carolina inside Freedom Hall. Tip is set for 8 p.m.


Men's Basketball

Bucs back on the court Monday at Morehead State

MOREHEAD, Ky. (Dec. 1, 2014) – After enjoying a week-long break for the Thanksgiving holidays, the ETSU men’s basketball team will look to extend its current three-game winning streak as the Buccaneers travel to face non-conference foe Morehead State Monday evening inside Johnson Arena.


Women's Basketball

Bucs push Hokies to brink but come up short, 72-65

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Nov. 29, 2014) – After facing a first half double-digit deficit, the ETSU women’s basketball team outplayed the Virginia Tech Hokies in the second – taking its first lead with 5:45 to go – but a few late conversions allowed the home team to hang on for a 72-65 victory on Saturday evening inside Cassell Coliseum.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball set for Saturday matchup at Virginia Tech

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Nov. 28, 2014) – Looking to halt a two-game losing skid, the ETSU women’s basketball team will pay a visit to Virginia Tech on Saturday to face the Hokies at 5 p.m. inside Cassell Coliseum.


Women's Basketball

Mitchell records double-double in 97-69 loss at Indiana

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (Nov. 26, 2014) – For the fourth time this season, the ETSU women’s basketball team had four players in double-figures – led by 16 points from redshirt senior Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) – but it was not enough to overcome the Indiana Hoosiers in a 97-69 loss on Wednesday afternoon inside Assembly Hall.


Football

Football volunteers at United Way celebrity bagging event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 25, 2014) – Several ETSU football student-athletes took part in the United Way of Washington County's annual celebrity bagging event Tuesday at Food City at 509 N. State of Franklin Road, offering their time to help raise awareness for United Way.


Women's Basketball

ETSU to face Indiana on Wednesday inside Assembly Hall

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (Nov. 25, 2014) – Following a 76-69 setback at Indiana State on Monday evening, the ETSU women’s basketball team will aim to leave the state of Indiana with a win when it faces the Indiana Hoosiers on Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. inside Assembly Hall.


Women's Basketball

Bucs suffer 76-69 setback Monday at Indiana State

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (Nov. 24, 2014) – Sophomore guard Shamauria Bridges (Miramar, Florida) scored a career-high 23 points on Monday evening in a 76-69 loss to Indiana State inside the Hulman Center.


Men's Basketball

Riley’s clutch shots help Bucs battle to win over Winthrop

ROCK HILL, S.C. (Nov. 24, 2014) – In a matchup of teams that are expected to battle for conference titles in their respective conferences, the ETSU men’s basketball team made multiple defensive stops down the stretch and senior guard Jalen Riley (Racine, Wis.) scored seven decisive points in the final minute to give the Buccaneers a 69-64 road win.


Women's Basketball

ETSU visits Indiana State for second of six-straight road games

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (Nov. 23, 2014) – After beginning a six-game road swing with a 79-63 victory at St. Francis (Pa.) on Friday evening, the ETSU women’s basketball team (3-1) will continue play away from home on Monday evening when it faces the Indiana State Sycamores (2-1) at 8 p.m.


Men's Basketball

Bucs set sail to face Winthrop Monday at 7 p.m.

ROCK HILL, S.C. (Nov. 24, 2014) – After having met Winthrop for the first time a year ago, the ETSU men’s basketball will make the return trip on Monday night, facing the traditionally-strong mid-major program on its home court at the Winthrop Coliseum. Tip is set for 7 p.m.


Men's Basketball

Rembert, Bucs outside shooting power 98-87 win over UNCA

JOHNSON CITY (Nov. 22, 2014) – Tying a school record with 15 made 3-pointers as a team and powered by a game-high 31 points from senior guard Rashawn Rembert (Tampa, Fla.), the ETSU men’s basketball won an offensive showcase 98-87 over non-conference opponent UNC Asheville Saturday evening inside Freedom Hall.


Volleyball

ETSU swept by Western Carolina in SoCon quarterfinal

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Nov. 22, 2014) – After playing a pair of thrilling five-set matches in the regular season, the scripted couldn’t be repeated as the ETSU volleyball team was swept by Western Carolina (17-25, 23-25, 23-25) in the quarterfinals of the Southern Conference Championship on Saturday afternoon inside UNCG’s Fleming Gym.


Men's Golf

Seamus Power advances to final stage of Web.com Q School

Seamus Power continued his stellar golf at the perfect time.


Women's Basketball

Bucs race past Red Flash, 79-63, to improve to 3-1

LORETTO, Pa. (Nov. 21, 2014) –Behind five players in double-figures -- including a team-high 20 points from Shamauria Bridges (Miramar, Fla.) -- the ETSU women’s basketball team raced past the St. Francis (Pa.) Red Flash, 79-63, on Friday evening inside DeGol Arena.


Men's Tennis

Men's Tennis shares love of learning with local elementary

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 21, 2014) - Alongside successes on the court, the ETSU men's tennis team has made a habit of excelling in the classroom, earning ITA All-Academic Team honors the past four seasons. Friday, the Bucs shared their passion for learning with students at Lake Ridge Elementary.


Men's Basketball

Bucs face UNC Asheville team with size advantage Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 22, 2014) – After scoring 111 points and enjoying a comfortable win over UVa.-Wise earlier this week, the ETSU men’s basketball team will look to make it two in a row when the Buccaneers host UNC Asheville Saturday inside Freedom Hall.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Track & field holding intrasquad meet Friday & Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 21, 2014) – On Friday and Saturday, the ETSU track & field program is holding the inaugural Blue & Gold Intrasquad Track and Field Indoor Meet inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


Women's Basketball

Ezell signs three during early signing period

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 21, 2014) – ETSU women’s basketball head coach Brittney Ezell announced Friday the signings of Raven Dean (Charlotte, N.C.), Carley Lytton (Floyd, Va.) and Sadasia Tipps (Hickory, N.C.) to National Letters of Intent to join the program for the 2015-16 season.


Volleyball

Bucs begin run for SoCon championship Saturday in Greensboro

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 21, 2014) – The ETSU volleyball team begins its run for a Southern Conference championship as the fourth-seeded Buccaneers take on fifth seed Western Carolina in Saturday’s quarterfinal match.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball begins road swing Friday at St. Francis

LORETTO, Pa. (Nov. 20, 2014) – Following a 76-70 home setback to Appalachian State on Wednesday evening inside Brooks Gym, the ETSU women’s basketball team begins a six-game road swing on Friday at St. Francis (Pa.) at 7 p.m.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men’s basketball to host Tennessee in 2016-17

JOHNSON CITY (Nov. 20, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday that the Buccaneers’ men’s basketball team will host the University of Tennessee during the 2016-17 season.


Women's Tennis

Bucs announce signing of Yi-Chi Ma

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 20, 2014) - ETSU women's tennis coach Travis Sandlant has announced the first signing of the program's 2015-16 recruiting class: Yi-Chi Ma (Kaohsiung, Tawain).


Volleyball

Q&A With Ashleigh Shain

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 20, 2014) – Each week during the season, members of the ETSU volleyball team will be featured in a "Q&A" segment on ETSUBucs.com.


Baseball

Baseball inks four during early signing period

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 20, 2014) – ETSU baseball head coach Tony Skole and his staff announced Thursday the Bucs have signed four student-athletes during the early signing period.


Women's Basketball

Bucs fall short at home against App State, 76-70

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 19, 2014) – Seniors Serena Clark (Stone Mountain, Ga.) and Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) each delivered double-doubles, but it was not enough on Wednesday evening as visiting Appalachian State knocked off ETSU, 76-70, inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Golf

Meronk second in Palmer Cup standings

NORMAN, Okla. (Nov. 19, 2014) – The first edition of 2015 Palmer Cup rankings were released on Wednesday and ETSU junior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) was ranked second for Team Europe.


Men's Golf

Meronk continues to climb in World Amateur Golf Rankings

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 19, 2014) – A week after cracking the top-100 of the World Amateur Golf Rankings for the first time in his career, ETSU junior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) moved to 87th in the world as the new rankings were released on Wednesday.


Men's Basketball

Offensive outburst powers Bucs past UVa.-Wise, 111-66

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2014) – The ETSU men’s basketball team posted its best offensive first half in nearly four years, scoring 61 points on its way to a 40-point halftime advantage and ultimately coasted to a 111-66 win over non-conference opponent UVa.-Wise in the Buccaneers’ home opener Tuesday night at Freedom Hall.


Softball

ETSU Softball unveils 2015 slate featuring SoCon return

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2014) - ETSU Softball head coach Brad Irwin has announced the Bucs' schedule for the upcoming 2015 campaign. The Buccaneers' spring slate features five tournaments and 23 home games, including a March 24 matchup with SEC opponent Tennessee in Johnson City.


Women's Basketball

ETSU to take on App State on Wednesday inside Brooks Gym

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2014) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will look to continue the early-season momentum when it welcomes regional rival Appalachian State to Brooks Gym on Wednesday evening at 7 p.m.


Women's Basketball

Bridges tabbed SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 18, 2014) – After a pair of impressive performances to begin the 2014-15 season, sophomore guard Shamauria Bridges (Miramar, Fla.) was named Southern Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday.


Volleyball

Muey named Libero of the Year; three Bucs land SoCon honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 18, 2014) – Senior Katie Muey (Alexandria, Ind.) was named Southern Conference Libero of the Year and the ETSU volleyball team had three Buccaneers land all-conference honors as the league office announced its postseason awards on Tuesday.


Women's Basketball

Bucs move to 2-0 with 84-76 win over High Point in home debut

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2014) – After leading by a second-half-high 13 points with five minutes to play, the ETSU women’s basketball team survived a late comeback from High Point to come away victorious, 84-76, on Monday evening inside Brooks Gym in its regular season home opener.


Men's Basketball

Bartow announces signing of S.C. guard Tyler Hooker

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2014) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Murry Bartow announced Monday that the Buccaneers have signed point guard Tyler Hooker (Simpsonville, S.C.) to a national letter of intent for the 2015-16 season.


Volleyball

Volleyball to face Western Carolina in SoCon quarterfinal

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2014) – After waiting a few days to iron out the wrinkles for seeding in the Southern Conference Volleyball Championship, ETSU learned on Monday it will face Western Carolina this Saturday in the quarterfinals of the single-elimination tournament. First serve is set for noon inside Greensboro’s Fleming Gym.


Men's Basketball

ETSU looks to open home slate with win over UVa.-Wise

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2014) – After opening the 2014-15 season on the road at Valparaiso this past weekend, the ETSU men’s basketball team will return home to host non-conference opponent UVa.-Wise in the team’s home opener Tuesday night at the Freedom Hall Civic Center. Game time is set for 7 p.m.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf signs Abingdon’s Matthew Brittain

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2014) – East Tennessee State University men’s golf head coach Fred Warren announced Monday that Matt Brittain (Abingdon, Va.) has signed his national letter of intent to play for the Buccaneers starting in 2015-16.


Women's Basketball

ETSU hosts High Point in regular season home debut

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 16, 2014) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will welcome the High Point Panthers to Brooks Gym on Monday evening at 7 p.m. in the team’s regular season home debut.


Volleyball

Bucs wrap up regular season with four-set win at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (Nov. 15, 2014) – Teams want to be playing their best ball at the end of the season.


Women's Basketball

ETSU kicks off regular season with 81-68 win at UNC Asheville

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Nov. 14, 2014) – Freshman point guard Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) added a game-high 21 points in her regular season collegiate debut as the ETSU women’s basketball team bested the UNC Asheville Bulldogs, 81-68, on Friday evening inside Kimmel Arena.


Men's Basketball

Bucs rally late, but Valpo pulls away for 90-76 win

VALPARAISO, Ind. (Nov. 14, 2014) – The ETSU men’s basketball team made it interesting, but timely long-range shots by Valparaiso in the closing minutes were the difference as the Crusaders took a 90-76 non-conference win over the Buccaneers in the regular season opener for both schools Friday night inside the Athletics-Recreation Center.


Volleyball

ETSU downs The Citadel; Bucs extend win streak to five

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Nov. 14, 2014) – The ETSU volleyball team picked up its fifth straight win as the Bucs defeated The Citadel in four sets (25-17, 25-12, 25-27, 25-18) on Friday night inside McAlister Fieldhouse.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Cross Country competes against region’s best at NCAA meet

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Nov. 14, 2014) – The ETSU cross country program showed well against the region’s elite on Friday at the NCAA South Regional Championships at Apalachee Regional Park with the men’s team placing 13th out of 22 teams, while the women’s team finished 23rd out of 29.


Volleyball

Q&A With Katie Muey

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 14, 2014) – Each week during the season, members of the ETSU volleyball team will be featured in a "Q&A" segment on ETSUBucs.com.


Volleyball

Volleyball wraps up regular season play this weekend on the road

CHARLESTON, S.C. AND MACON, Ga. (Nov. 13, 2014) – The ETSU volleyball team wraps up regular season play this weekend as the Bucs play at The Citadel Friday night (6 p.m.) and take on Mercer Saturday afternoon (1 p.m.). L


Women's Basketball

ETSU begins regular season Friday at UNC Asheville

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Nov. 13, 2014) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will begin the 2014-15 regular season on the road on Friday when it matches up with the UNC Asheville Bulldogs at 7 p.m. inside Kimmel Arena.


Men's Basketball

Bucs set to open season Friday at Valparaiso

VALPARAISO, Ind. (Nov. 14, 2014) – With the usual anticipation that accompanies the start of a new season, the ETSU men’s basketball will open its 2014-15 campaign Friday night with a non-conference road matchup with Horizon League member Valparaiso.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Cross country to compete Friday at NCAA South Regionals

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Nov. 13, 2014) – Following strong performances at the SoCon Championships two weeks ago, the ETSU cross country program’s season continues Friday with both the men’s and women’s teams competing in the NCAA Division I South Regional Championships at Apalachee Regional Park.


Men's Golf

Meronk moves to 93rd in World Amateur Golf Rankings

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2014) – Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) cracked the top-100 of the World Amateur Golf Rankings this week as the ETSU men’s golfer moved 11 spots to No. 93 in the latest national poll.


Men's Soccer

Ramalho named SoCon Men's Soccer Player of the Year

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 11, 2014) – ETSU saw four players earn SoCon All-Conference honors, including redshirt sophomore Joao Ramalho (Monte Santo, Brazil), who became the second player in program history to be selected league Player of the Year.


Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

Bucs basketball holds Media Day on Tuesday afternoon

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 11, 2014) – ETSU men’s and women’s basketball players and coaches met with members of the local media on Tuesday afternoon at Buccaneer Basketball Media Day at Johnson City’s East Coast Wings & Grill location.


Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

ETSU launches #YellWith campaign to promote ticket sales

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 11, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday that it has launched a comprehensive new advertising campaign to aggressively sell tickets throughout the program.


General News

BSN announces name sponsorship with East Coast Wings & Grill

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 11, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday that it has agreed to a new, multi-year partnership with local restaurant chain East Coast Wings & Grill to serve as the presenting sponsor of the Buccaneer Sports Network beginning with the 2014-15 basketball season.


Volleyball

Muey picks up fourth SoCon Defensive Player of the Week honor

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 10, 2014) – For the fourth time this season and second straight week, ETSU senior libero Katie Muey (Alexandria, Ind.) was named Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week, announced the league office on Monday.


Women's Soccer

Re, Zadrazil earn spots on SoCon All-Tournament Team

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 10, 2014) - ETSU's Cecilia Re (Busnago, Italy) and Sarah Zadrazil (St. Gilgen, Austria) were named to the Southern Conference Women's Soccer Championship All-Tournament Team following the tournament's conclusion.


Women's Basketball

ETSU comes back from 30 down to upend King, 73-71

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 8, 2014) – In its exhibition finale, the ETSU women’s basketball team overcame a 30-point second-half deficit to come away with a 73-71 victory over King on Saturday evening inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Soccer

ETSU's tournament hopes dashed in 2OT quarterfinal thriller

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Nov. 8, 2014) – Fourth-seeded UNC Greensboro survived a back-and-forth bout with No. 5 ETSU Saturday night in the SoCon Quarterfinals in Greensboro, N.C., earning a 2-1 win in double overtime to advance to the league semifinals.


Volleyball

Bucs “put a ring” on Senior Day win over Samford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 8, 2014) – Emotions were riding high inside Brooks Gym on Saturday.


Volleyball

ETSU completes season sweep of Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 7, 2014) – The ETSU volleyball team completed the season sweep over Wofford as the Bucs defeated the Terriers in four sets (25-21, 23-25, 28-26, 25-19) on Friday night inside Benjamin Johnson Arena.


Women's Soccer

Samford's semifinal rally ends Bucs' historic season

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Nov. 7, 2014) - ETSU's record-breaking season came to a close Friday as top-seeded Samford scored two second half goals to notch a 2-1 win in the SoCon Semifinals and secure a spot in Sunday's conference final.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball welcomes King for final exhibition contest

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 7, 2014) – After getting the season started last week with an 84-53 exhibition victory over Milligan, the ETSU women’s basketball team will compete in its final tune-up for the regular season on Saturday when it welcomes the King Tornado to Brooks Gym at 7 p.m.


Men's Soccer

Men's Soccer heads to UNCG for SoCon Quarterfinals

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Nov. 7, 2014) - ETSU and UNC Greensboro will go toe-to-toe for the third time this season as the teams face off in the SoCon Men's Soccer Championship Quarterfinals Saturday, Nov. 8 at 7:00 p.m., in Greensboro, N.C.


Men's Golf

Meronk climbs to 14th in Golfweek Rankings

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 7, 2014) – Following a successful fall season, ETSU junior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) climbed to No. 14 in the latest Golfweek Rankings, which were released on Friday morning.


Volleyball

Q&A With Jessica Schafer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 7, 2014) – Each week during the season, members of the ETSU volleyball team will be featured in a "Q&A" segment on ETSUBucs.com.


Women's Soccer

ETSU to take on top-seeded Samford in SoCon Semifinal

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Nov. 6, 2014) - Following a thrilling, 3-2 overtime win versus UNC Greensboro in the quarterfinals of the Southern Conference Women's Soccer Championship, ETSU is set to take on top-seeded Samford Friday, Nov. 7 at 5:00 p.m., in Cullowhee, N.C., for a trip to to the tournament final.


Volleyball

Bucs head to Wofford Friday, host Samford Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 6, 2014) – Following a pair of thrilling five-set home wins, the ETSU volleyball team hits the road as the Bucs are gunning for the series sweep over Wofford on Friday night at 6 p.m.


Volleyball

Muey tabbed SoCon Defensive Player of the Month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 6, 2014) – Days after being named Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week, ETSU senior libero Katie Muey (Alexandria, Ind.) was tabbed Defensive Player of the Month, as the league office announced its October monthly accolades on Thursday afternoon.


Men's Golf

Meronk leads No. 28 ETSU at Warrior Princeville Invitational

KAUAI, Hawaii (Nov. 5, 2014) – Junior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) put the finishing touches on an outstanding fall season as the 15th-ranked golfer tied for seventh at the Warrior Princeville Invitational, which concluded on Wednesday at the Makai Golf Club.


Men's Golf

ETSU posts strong scores at Warrior Princeville Invitational

KAUAI, Hawaii (Nov. 4, 2014) – The 28th-ranked ETSU men’s golf team put together a solid round on day two of the Warrior Princeville Invitational as the Bucs fired an 11-under-par 277 and moved into a tie for sixth-place on Tuesday at the Makai Golf Club.


Volleyball

Devine collects 200th career win as Bucs rally past Catamounts

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 4, 2014) – The emotional roller coaster ride continued for the Buccaneers on Tuesday night.


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer places five on SoCon All-Conference teams

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 4, 2014) - Five ETSU women's soccer players were named to the SoCon's All-Conference teams, including three First Team selections. Freshman Garazi Murua (Getxo, Spain) was tabbed Southern Conference Women's Soccer Freshman of the Year.


Men's Golf

Meronk, Hickman lead Bucs at Warrior Princeville Invitational

KAUAI, Hawaii (Nov. 3, 2014) – Juniors Chris Hickman (Centreville, Md.) and Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) led the 28th-ranked ETSU men’s golf team in round one of the Warrior Princeville Invitational as the Buccaneer duo are tied for 20th and the Blue and Gold are in ninth following Monday’s round from the Makai Golf Club.


Men's Basketball

Wilson, Riley lead Bucs past Milligan 94-77 in exhibition

JOHNSON CITY (Nov. 3, 2014) – It took 15 minutes of game play for the ETSU men’s basketball team to knock off the rust of the offseason. However, once the Buccaneers did get their feel back, the final 25 minutes of Monday’s exhibition game against NAIA member Milligan College went about as expected.


Volleyball

Muey named SoCon Defensive Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 3, 2014) – After a record-setting performance this past weekend, ETSU senior libero Katie Muey (Alexandria, Ind.) was named Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week as the league office released its weekly honors on Monday.


Volleyball

ETSU looks to extend home win streak Tuesday against WCU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 3, 2014) – Coming off an emotional five-set victory over Chattanooga on Saturday, the ETSU volleyball team looks to extend its home win streak when the Bucs host Western Carolina on Tuesday night. First serve is set for 7 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


Women's Tennis

ETSU wraps up fall competition at UT Invite

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 2, 2014) - The ETSU women's tennis team concluded play in the University of Tennessee Fall Invite in Knoxville, Tenn. The tournament marked the Bucs' final action of the fall season.


Women's Soccer

Second-half rally sends ETSU to SoCon Championship Semifinals

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 2, 2014) - Fourth-seeded ETSU scored three goals after halftime, including a 91st-minute game-winner by Hannah Short, to defeat No. 5 UNC Greensboro in overtime, 3-2, Sunday in Johnson City in a Southern Conference Championship quarterfinal match.


Men's Golf

No. 28 ETSU wraps up fall season this week in Hawaii

KAUAI, Hawaii (Nov. 2, 2014) – The 28th-ranked ETSU men’s golf team wraps up its fall season this week as the Bucs gear up for the Warrior Princeville Invitational, which begins Monday at the Princeville Makai Golf Club.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men host Milligan for exhibition game Monday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 3, 2014) – Each season begins with questions that must ultimately be answered and the ETSU men’s basketball team will begin that process Monday night as the team hosts nearby Milligan College for an exhibition game at 7 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


Volleyball

Bucs survive in five against Chattanooga

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 1, 2014) – On a night when senior libero Katie Muey (Alexandria, Ind.) broke ETSU’s career digs record, the Buccaneer volleyball team dug deep to find a way to win against their in-state conference rival.


Men's Soccer

Bucs finish regular season; slate set for SoCon Championship

MACON, Ga. (Nov. 1, 2014) - In its regular season finale, ETSU suffered a narrow, 1-0 setback at league-leading Mercer, setting the stage for next week's Southern Conference Men's Soccer Championship.


Women's Tennis

ETSU wins four of five singles points versus SEC opponent UK

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 1, 2014) - During Day Two of the University of Tennessee Fall Invite, ETSU took four of the five singles points against SEC opponent Kentucky, a team that finished last season ranked No. 29 in the nation.


Football

ETSU football ends fall practice with “frozen” finale

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 1, 2014) – Having played indoors at the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center for much of its history, a great deal has been made of the fact that the Buccaneers will play outdoors in the future. Well, Homecoming 2014 certainly welcomed the Bucs to the elements.


Women's Basketball

Dominant second half allows Bucs to sail past Milligan, 84-53

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 1, 2014) – In front of a large Homecoming crowd on Saturday afternoon inside newly-renovated Brooks Gym, the ETSU women’s basketball team kicked off the 2014-15 season with an 84-53 exhibition victory over Milligan College behind balanced scoring and a strong second-half effort.


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer SoCon Quarterfinal postponed to Sunday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 31, 2014) - Due to inclement weather, ETSU's SoCon Championship quarterfinal match versus UNC Greensboro has been postponed to Sunday, Nov. 2 at 3:00 p.m.


Volleyball

Bucs swept by Spartans; ETSU hosts UTC Saturday

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 31, 2014) – The ETSU volleyball team couldn’t pull off the season sweep over UNC Greensboro as the Spartans cruised past the Blue and Gold in straight sets (16-25, 20-25, 19-25) on Friday night inside Fleming Gym.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball set to face Milligan in exhibition matchup

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 31, 2014) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will kickoff the 2014-15 season on Saturday with an exhibition matchup versus Milligan College at noon inside newly-renovated Brooks Gym.


Women's Soccer

ETSU set for tournament quarterfinal match versus UNCG

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 31, 2014) - For the second time in as many weeks, the ETSU women's soccer team will go toe-to-toe with UNC Greensboro; however, the stakes will be raised as the fourth-seeded Bucs host the fifth-seeded Spartans for a Southern Conference Women's Soccer Championship quarterfinal match Sunday, Nov. 2 at 1:00 p.m.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Men place runner-up, women fourth, at SoCon Championships

KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 31, 2014) – ETSU turned in a pair of impressive performances at the 2014 SoCon Cross Country Championships with the men finishing runner-up while the women placed fourth on Friday at the Ivey M. Redmon Sports Complex.


Women's Tennis

ETSU concludes Day One of UT Fall Invite

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 31, 2014) - The ETSU women's tennis team wrapped up Day One of the University of Tennessee Fall Invite Friday. During the day, ETSU took on Ohio State and Kentucky, two teams that finished last season with national rankings.


Men's Soccer

Bucs visit league-leading Mercer for regular season finale

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 31, 2014) - ETSU will conclude regular season play Saturday, Nov. 1 as the Bucs visit league-leading Mercer at 8:00 p.m.


Volleyball

Q&A With Ivey Rice

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 31, 2014) – Each week during the season, members of the ETSU volleyball team will be featured in a "Q&A" segment on ETSUBucs.com.


Men's Basketball

Bucs host Blue/Gold scrimmage at Freedom Hall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 30, 2014) – After months of anticipation, ETSU fans were officially welcomed to Freedom Hall Thursday night as the Buccaneer men’s basketball team hosted a special Blue/Gold scrimmage game inside their new home.


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis set to compete in UT Fall Invite this weekend

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 30, 2014) - The ETSU women's tennis team will continue fall competition this weekend as the Bucs compete in the University of Tennessee Fall Invite in Knoxville, Tenn.


Volleyball

Bucs travel to UNCG Friday, host Chattanooga Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 30, 2014) – The ETSU volleyball team gears up for a busy weekend as the Bucs travel to UNC Greensboro on Friday, while returning home to host in-state rival Chattanooga in a Saturday night Homecoming match inside Brooks Gym. Both game times are set for 7 p.m.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Cross country set for SoCon Championships

KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 30, 2014) – After the men’s team was picked to finish third in the league and the women’s team fourth prior to this season, the ETSU cross country program will look to exceed these projections when it competes in the 2014 Southern Conference Championships on Friday at the Ivey Redmon Sports Complex.


Football

ETSU football to host reception after Saturday scrimmage

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 30, 2014) – The ETSU football program announced Thursday that it will host a special “Football Family Alumni” reception following the team’s Blue-Gold Scrimmage on Saturday, Nov. 1 during Homecoming.


Men's Basketball

Firestone delights crowd during Holding Court event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2014) – Sharing emotional and inspirational stories taken from his years of covering athletics as one of the most recognized sports broadcasters of a generation, former ESPN personality Roy Firestone delighted a crowd of over 200 during the second annual Holding Court event.


Men's Soccer

ETSU falls in OT to UNC Greensboro, 1-0, in luckless home finale

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 28, 2014) - Despite outshooting UNC Greensboro, 22-13, and hitting the post or crossbar three times, ETSU suffered a narrow, 1-0 setback in overtime Tuesday night inside Summers-Taylor Stadium. The match, the Bucs' home finale, also served as Senior Night for ETSU.


Women's Golf

ETSU women end fall season with 10th place finish

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (Oct. 28, 2014) – The ETSU women’s golf team ended the fall portion of its 2014-15 schedule on Tuesday, wrapping up play in the Palmetto Intercollegiate at the Turtle Point Golf Course with a 10th-place showing out of the 20-team field.


Softball

ETSU Softball to hold Fall Pitching Camp Nov. 22

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct 28, 2014) - ETSU Softball will hold its Fall Pitching Camp Saturday, Nov. 22 at Betty Basler Field from 10:00 a.m., to 2:00 p.m. Registration for the camp is now open.


Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

Bucs kickoff Homecoming week with Bluenanza

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 27, 2014) – Approximately 1,000 fans were on hand Monday evening for fun, festivities and fireworks to help usher in the 2014-15 ETSU basketball seasons and kickoff Homecoming week at the Bluenanza “Tipoff to Basketball” event on the quad in front of Brooks Gym.


Men's Soccer

Bucs to host UNCG Tuesday for Senior Night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 27, 2014) - In the Bucs' regular season home finale, the ETSU men's soccer team will host UNCG Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 7:00 p.m. Prior to the match, ETSU will honor the individual and collective achievements of its three outgoing seniors: Nick Muth, Jeremy Saad, and Anthony Wojas.


Women's Golf

ETSU women move up three spots at Palmetto

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (Oct. 27, 2014) – Sophomore Linda Dobele (Ogre, Latvia) carded a team-best round of even-par 72 and the ETSU women’s golf team improved on their first round score by six strokes to move up three spots Monday in the Palmetto Intercollegiate.


Volleyball

Hardy named finalist for Senior CLASS Award

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (Oct. 27, 2014) – The finalists for the 2014 Senior CLASS Award in volleyball were released on Monday and ETSU middle blocker Meredith Hardy (Kingsport, Tenn.) was one of 10 student-athletes selected.


Men's Soccer, Men's Basketball, Football, Women's Soccer, Women's Basketball, Volleyball, General News

Tailgating, athletic events highlight Homecoming week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 27, 2014) – From tailgating to celebrity performances to traditional athletic events, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will be providing a wide variety of activities for students, faculty, staff and supporters of Buccaneer athletics throughout this special Homecoming week.


Women's Golf

ETSU completes round one of Palmetto Intercollegiate

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (Oct. 26, 2014) – Vivienne Chin (Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia), Dominika Czudkova (Cesky Tesin, Czech Republic) and Allyson Dunn (Kingsport, Tenn.) are all tied for 42nd, while the ETSU women’s golf team is tied for 13th after first round play concluded at the Palmetto Intercollegiate on Sunday at the Turtle Point Golf Course.


Women's Soccer

Short ties SoCon single-season goals record as Bucs fall to WCU

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Oct. 26, 2014) - Hannah Short (Bristol, England), the nation's leading goalscorer, matched the SoCon's single-season goals record Sunday, recording her 24th score of the season; however, ETSU suffered a narrow, 3-2 setback at Western Carolina in the Bucs' regular season finale.


Women's Soccer

ETSU visits Western Carolina Sunday for regular season finale

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Oct. 25, 2014) - Having won six of their last seven contests, the Buccaneers will look to continue their winning ways as they visit Western Carolina Sunday, Oct. 26 at 2:00 p.m., for their regular season finale.


Men's Soccer

Bucs fall at Furman; unbeaten streak snapped at three matches

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Oct. 24, 2014) - ETSU and Furman played to a scoreless draw through the first 44 minutes of action Friday night; however, a trio of Furman goals was too much for ETSU to overcome as the Bucs suffered a 3-0 road setback in Greenville, S.C., snapping ETSU's three-match unbeaten streak.


Volleyball

Bucs unable to complete comeback at Samford

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Oct. 24, 2014) – The ETSU volleyball team had league-leading Samford on the ropes, but the Bucs were unable to deliver the knockout punch.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men to host special Blue-Gold event Oct. 30

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 24, 2014) – While the schedule may say “Blue-Gold Scrimmage,” fans of ETSU men’s basketball can expect much more than a normal intra-squad game when the Buccaneers tipoff at 7 p.m. next Thursday night, Oct. 30 inside Freedom Hall.


Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

Tickets to Holding Court with Roy Firestone still available

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 24, 2014) – With less than a week before the event, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Friday that tickets are still available for Holding Court with Roy Firestone, which benefits both the men’s and women’s basketball programs.


Football

Bucs enjoy trip to Kingsport for Blue-Gold scrimmage

KINGSPORT (Oct. 23, 2014) – The ETSU football team was welcomed by beautiful weather and a large number of fans on Thursday night at Dobyns-Bennett High School, as the Buccaneers played their third of four scheduled Blue-Gold Scrimmages at the school’s J. Fred Johnson Stadium.


Women's Soccer

ETSU and NCAA's top-ranked offense garner national attention

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 23, 2014) - The ETSU women's soccer team—leading NCAA Division I in nearly every offensive category—has been turning heads this season. A selfless, team-oriented mentality has helped vault the Bucs to the top of both standings and headlines.


Volleyball

ETSU heads to league-leading Samford Friday night

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Oct. 23, 2014) – Coming off a 3-0 homestand, the ETSU volleyball team hits the road as the Bucs travel to Birmingham to face league-leading Samford Friday night. Game time is set for 8 p.m. Eastern inside Pete Hanna Center.


Baseball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

Buccaneer Sports Network announces 2014-15 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 23, 2014) – The Buccaneer Sports Network is ready once again for another exciting year of broadcasting ETSU athletics in 2014-15, announced Thursday its scheduled broadcasts for the upcoming season.


Volleyball

Q&A With Meredith Hardy

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 22, 2014) – Each week during the season, members of the ETSU volleyball team will be featured in a "Q&A" segment on ETSUBucs.com.


Women's Cross Country

Hirko tabbed SoCon Runner of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 22, 2014) – After winning her second race of the season this past week at the WCU Catamount Classic, ETSU junior Katie Hirko (Oley, Pa.) was named the Southern Conference Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Week, the league office announced Wednesday.


Football

Buccaneers set for scrimmage Thursday in Kingsport

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (Oct. 22, 2014) – The ETSU football team will be on the road again Thursday night as the Buccaneers will play their third of four public Blue-Gold scrimmage games, this time at J. Fred Johnson Stadium on the campus of Dobyns-Bennett High School.


Men's Basketball

Athletics releases plans for “Buccaroo” ticket program

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 22, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released information Wednesday regarding a new ticket campaign aimed at inspiring local children through the opportunity to attend Buccaneer athletic events.


Volleyball

Bucs secure sixth straight home win in sweep over The Citadel

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 21, 2014) – The ETSU volleyball team put the finishing touches on another perfect homestand as the Bucs secured their sixth straight home win by sweeping The Citadel (25-13, 25-16, 25-18) on Tuesday night inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Soccer

ETSU extends unbeaten streak to three with 4-0 win at VMI

LEXINGTON, Va. (Oct. 21, 2014) - Four ETSU players found the back of the net Tuesday, as the Buccaneers downed league opponent VMI, 4-0, at Patchin Field in Lexington, Va. With the win, ETSU extended its unbeaten streak to three matches.


Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

ETSU athletics sets plans for Bluenanza on Oct. 27

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 21, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday that it will once again officially welcome the upcoming basketball season with another Bluenanza event on Monday, Oct. 27.


Men's Soccer

Ramalho earns SoCon POTW award for second time this season

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 21, 2014) – ETSU forward Joao Ramalho (Monte Santo, Brazil) has been named the Southern Conference men’s soccer player of the week for all competition from Oct. 13-19. The selection is made by the league office.


Men's Basketball

Individual game, family ticket plans set for ETSU basketball

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 21, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday that individual game and family plan ticket packages are now on sale for the 2014-15 men’s basketball season.


Women's Tennis

Choo's ITA Regional run halted by narrow three-set loss

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 20, 2014) - In a battle of unbeatens, ETSU's Lyn Yee Choo (Kuching, Malaysia) was edged in a three-set match Monday, marking her first setback of the fall, and concluding her quarterfinal run in the USTA ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championships in Knoxville, Tenn.


Volleyball

ETSU looks to cap off perfect homestand Tuesday vs. Citadel

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 20, 2014) – Coming off weekend wins over Wofford and Mercer, the ETSU volleyball team looks to cap off its homestand win a perfect mark as the Bucs host The Citadel on Tuesday night inside Brooks Gym. First serve is set for 6 p.m.


Men's Soccer

Men's Soccer heads to VMI for Tuesday SoCon matchup

LEXINGTON, Va. (Oct. 20, 2014) - Following an unbeaten week of SoCon play, the ETSU men's soccer team will travel to Lexington, Va., Tuesday, Oct. 21 to take on VMI at 4:00 p.m.


Volleyball

Hardy named SoCon Defensive Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 20, 2014) – For the third straight week, ETSU volleyball earned Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors as senior middle blocker Meredith Hardy (Kingsport, Tenn.) received the weekly award by the league office on Monday.


Men's Tennis

Huertas, Yllera share consolation singles title at ITA Regionals

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 19, 2014) - Conner Huertas (Lima, Peru) and Sebastian Yllera (Cinco Saltos, Argentina) took home the consolation singles title at the USTA/ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championships, combining to win eight matches in the back draw flight.


Women's Tennis

Choo, Markesini advance to quarterfinals at ITA Regionals

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 19, 2014) - Competing in the ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championships in Knoxville, Tenn., Lyn Yee Choo (Kuching, Malaysia) and Ionna Markesini (Athens, Greece) teamed up to advance to the quarterfinals of the doubles main draw, picking up a pair of quality victories along the way.


Women's Soccer

ETSU downs UNC Greensboro, 3-1, for 14th win

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 19, 2014) - In their regular season home finale, the Bucs knocked off UNCG, 3-1, improving to 9-2 at Summers-Taylor Stadium, a program single-season record for home wins. Entering the match, ETSU and UNCG ranked second and third in the SoCon standings, respectively.


Men's Golf

Meronk leads Bucs at U.S. Collegiate Championship

LPHARETTA, Ga. (Oct. 19, 2014) – For the fifth straight time this season, junior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) led the ETSU men’s golf team in scoring.


Women's Golf

Bucs post best score of weekend in Sunday’s final round

KNOXVILLE (Oct. 19, 2014) – The ETSU women’s golf team once again improved on their previous two rounds of the weekend, but were unable to make a move up the leaderboard Sunday during third and final round play at the Mercedes-Benz Intercollegiate at the Cherokee Country Club.


Men's Soccer

ETSU plays league-leading Wofford to 3-3 draw

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 18, 2014) - ETSU and league-leading Wofford played to a 3-3 draw Saturday night inside Summers-Taylor Stadium, as the Bucs capped an unbeaten week of SoCon play.


Men's Golf

Meronk makes move at U.S. Collegiate Championship

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (Oct. 18, 2014) – Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) made a move on day two of the U.S. Collegiate Championship as the ETSU junior golfer fired a 3-under-par 69 on Saturday at the Golf Club of Georgia – Lakeside Course.


Women's Golf

ETSU women improve at Mercedes-Benz Intercollegiate

KNOXVILLE (Oct. 18, 2014) – Besting its first round score by 11 strokes, the ETSU women’s golf team continued to face down a talented field Saturday in second round play at the Merdeces-Benz Intercollegiate at the Cherokee Country Club.


Volleyball

ETSU remains red-hot at home; Bucs down Mercer in four

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 18, 2014) – Senior Katie Muey (Alexandria, Ind.) and freshman Rylee Milhorn (Kingsport, Tenn.) both recorded their first-ever collegiate double-doubles and senior Meredith Hardy (Kingsport, Tenn.) hit .516 (19-3-31) as the ETSU volleyball team remained red-hot at home by defeating Mercer, 3-1...


Football

ETSU Football spends time giving back to the community

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 18, 2014) – The ETSU football team spent time off the gridiron this week and gave back to the community as the Buccaneers visited Grandview Elementary to help with their annual “Eagle Walk” on Wednesday, while also making the trip to the Appalachian Fairground to help set up for the “Color Me Rad” 5K on Friday.


Women's Soccer

Senior Night victory sets new program single-season wins record

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 17, 2014) - On a night devoted to them, ETSU's seniors shined, helping lead the Buccaneers to a commanding, 7-0 victory versus VMI Friday on Senior Night. ETSU improved to 13-4 on the season with the result, seting a new program record for wins in a single season.


Volleyball

BLOCK PARTY! Bucs stuff Wofford in three

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 17, 2014) – Seven different Buccaneers posted a block, while ETSU registered seven of its 11 total blocks in the third set as the Blue and Gold stuffed Wofford in straight sets (25-21, 25-17, 25-11) on Friday night inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Women place first, men second, at Catamount Classic

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Oct. 17, 2014) – The ETSU cross country program turned in another impressive performance with a pair of top-two team finishes with the women taking the top spot while the men took runner up in their respective races at the Catamount Classic on the Western Carolina University campus.


Women's Golf

Youth shows as ETSU women open play at Mercedes-Benz

KNOXVILLE (Oct. 17, 2014) – With a roster consisting of one junior, two sophomores and two freshmen, the ETSU women’s golf team knew there may be growing pains this season.


Men's Golf

Pugh paces Bucs at U.S. Collegiate Championship

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (Oct. 17, 2014) – Senior Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) paced the Buccaneers by firing a 4-under-par 68 and the 24th-ranked ETSU men's golf team is tied for fifth following the first round of the U.S. Collegiate Championship, which was held Friday at the Golf Club of Georgia – Lakeside Course.


Football

ETSU football preps for Blue-Gold game in Kingsport, Oct. 23

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 17, 2014) – The ETSU football team participated in a closed scrimmage Thursday night as the Buccaneers prepare to be on the road next Thursday night, Oct. 23, for a Blue-Gold scrimmage game at Dobyns-Bennett High School’s J. Fred Johnson Stadium.


Men's Golf

"Getting to Know" Mateusz Gradecki

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 17, 2014) – During the fall season, the ETSU men‘s golf team will be featured in a "Getting to Know" segment on ETSUBucs.com.


Volleyball

Volleyball takes on Wofford, Mercer this weekend in Brooks

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 16, 2014) – The ETSU volleyball team looks to extend its home win streak this weekend as the Bucs host Wofford and Mercer this weekend inside Brooks Gym.


Women's Soccer

ETSU set for weekend matches versus VMI, UNC Greensboro

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 15, 2014) - The Bucs, winners of four of their last five contests, will host a pair of SoCon matches this weekend, taking on VMI Friday, Oct. 17, and UNC Greensboro Sunday, Oct. 19. Prior to Friday's match, ETSU will honor the achievements of its outgoing senior class.


Volleyball

Q&A With Renzey Rice

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 16, 2014) – Each week during the season, members of the ETSU volleyball team will be featured in a "Q&A" segment on ETSUBucs.com.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Cross country primed for Catamount Classic

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Oct. 16, 2014) – In its final tuneup before the Southern Conference Championships on Halloween, the ETSU cross country program will be back in action on Friday at the Catamount Classic on Western Carolina University’s campus.


Men's Golf

No. 24 ETSU preps for U.S. Collegiate Championship

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (Oct. 16, 2014) – Coming off consecutive runner-up finishes, the 24th-ranked ETSU men’s golf team returns to action this weekend as the Bucs open play at the U.S. Collegiate Championship on Friday at the Golf Club of Georgia.


Football

Torbush fosters renewal of football program at ETSU

Carl Torbush had no intention of ever coaching football again after 39 years on the job. He had retired on Douglas Lake in Eastern Tennessee and was content with life in his lake house.


Men's Soccer

Defense stands tall as Bucs blank Furman, 1-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 15, 2014) - Amid rainy conditions, the ETSU men's soccer team picked up its second league win Wednesday night, holding off perennial SoCon power Furman, 1-0, at Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Women's Basketball

ETSU voted middle of pack, Clark named preseason all-league

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 15, 2014) – The ETSU women’s basketball team was selected to finish sixth by the league’s head coaches and fifth by the conference media while senior forward Serena Clark (Stone Mountain, Ga.) was named to the preseason all-conference team, the Southern Conference announced Wednesday.


Men's Golf

Bucs Crack Top 25 in Golfstat Rankings

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 15, 2014) – Golfstat released its first rankings of the season on Wednesday and the ETSU men’s golf team cracked the top-25 as the Bucs rank No. 24, while the Blue and Gold have three golfers placed in the top-100 nationally.


Men's Basketball

Bucs picked third, Rembert named to SoCon preseason team

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 15, 2014) – As the ETSU men’s basketball team continues to prepare for the start of the 2014-15 season and a return to the Southern Conference, the Buccaneers have been picked as a contender for the SoCon title and senior guard Rashawn Rembert (Tampa, Fla.) has been named as a preseason first-team selection.


Men's Soccer

Men's Soccer versus Furman postponed to Wednesday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 14, 2014) - Due to inclement weather, Tuesday night's Southern Conference men's soccer match between ETSU and Furman in Johnson City has been postponed to Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 7:00 p.m.


Men's Golf

ETSU men’s golf moves to No. 26 in Golfweek rankings

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 13, 2014) – The latest edition of the Golfweek/Sagarin rankings were released on Monday and the ETSU men’s golf team moved to No. 26 in the national poll, while three Buccaneers are ranked in the top-100.


Men's Soccer

ETSU to host league opponents Furman and Wofford this week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 13, 2014) - ETSU will continue SoCon play this weekend as the Buccaneers host Furman and Wofford Tuesday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 18, respectively. Both matches will begin at 7:00 p.m.


Volleyball

Muey repeats as SoCon Defensive Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 13, 2014) – For the second straight week, ETSU senior libero Katie Muey (Alexandria, Ind.) was named Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week as the league office released its weekly award winners on Monday.


Women's Soccer

Three goals in final 30 minutes propel ETSU past The Citadel

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Oct. 12, 2014) - After falling victim to a second-half comeback Friday at Mercer, ETSU responded in a huge way Sunday afternoon in Charleston, S.C., mounting a dauntless come-from-behind effort of their own to earn a 5-3, league win at The Citadel.


Men's Golf

Bucs finish second at rain shortened BOT Intercollegiate

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (Oct. 12, 2014) – The rain was finally too much to overcome, as play in the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate was cancelled with the ETSU men's team finishing second.


Men's Golf

"Getting to Know" Conor Rodrigues

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 12, 2014) – During this weekend's Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate, the ETSU men‘s golf team will be featured in a "Getting to Know" segment on ETSUBucs.com.


Men's Soccer

Bucs suffer road setback, fall to UNCG, 2-0

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 11, 2014) - The ETSU men's soccer team played UNC Greensboro to a scoreless draw through 58 minutes Saturday night and matched the Spartans shot-for-shot; however, two second-half goals by UNCG doomed the Bucs, as ETSU suffered a 2-0 SoCon loss in Greensboro, N.C.


Men's Golf

ETSU in second after day two of BOT Intercollegiate

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (Oct. 11, 2014) – The 31st-ranked ETSU men’s golf team has three players in the top-10 and the Buccaneers are in second-place following the conclusion of day two of the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate at the Blackthorn Club on Saturday.


Men's Golf

"Getting to Know" Cayman Ratliff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 11, 2014) – During this weekend's Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate, the ETSU men‘s golf team will be featured in a "Getting to Know" segment on ETSUBucs.com.


Volleyball

ETSU’s rally falls short at Western Carolina

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Oct. 11, 2014) – After dropping the first two sets, the ETSU volleyball team fought back to force a decisive fifth set; however, the Blue and Gold ran out of gas as Western Carolina hung on for a five-set win (20-25, 15-25, 25-20, 32-30, 11-15) on Saturday afternoon inside the Ramsey Center.


Women's Soccer

Bucs unable to fend off Mercer rally, fall in 2OT

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 10, 2014) - The ETSU women's soccer team maintained a lead for 77 minutes Friday in Macon, Ga.; however, the Bucs were unable to fend off a second-half rally, falling at Mercer, 2-1, in double overtime. With the win, Mercer overtook ETSU for first place in the Southern Conference standings.


Volleyball

Furman ends ETSU’s win streak in Greenville

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Oct. 10, 2014) – For the second time this season, the Furman volleyball team swept past ETSU as the Paladins completed the season sweep with a 3-0 win (18-25, 21-25, 16-25) over the Blue and Gold on Friday night inside Alley Gym.


Men's Soccer

ETSU set for Saturday SoCon matchup at UNC Greensboro

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 10, 2014) - The ETSU men's soccer team will continue Southern Conference play as the Bucs hit the road to take on UNC Greensboro Saturday, Oct. 11 at 7:00 p.m.


Men's Golf

First round play suspended at Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (Oct. 10, 2014) – First round play at the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate at Blackthorn Club was suspended due to heavy rain that hit the Tri-Cities region on Friday morning/afternoon. Play will resume Saturday at 8:45 a.m.


Football

Former Bucs come out to show support of ETSU football

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 9, 2014) – A new generation of ETSU football players came face-to-face with the past during a special invitation-only scrimmage for alumni Thursday afternoon.


Men's Golf

"Getting to Know" Adrian Meronk

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 10, 2014) -- Leading up to this weekend's Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate, the ETSU men‘s golf team will be featured in a "Getting to Know" segment on ETSUBucs.com.


Women's Soccer

League-leading ETSU visits Mercer, The Citadel this weekend

MACON, Ga. (Oct 9, 2014) - League-leading ETSU will look to extend its winning streak to four matches as the Bucs continue Southern Conference play, visiting Mercer Friday, Oct. 10 and The Citadel Sunday, Oct. 12. The Bucs enter the weekend sporting the nation's second-ranked scoring offense.


Men's Golf

ETSU to host 17th annual Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (Oct. 9, 2014) – The 31st-ranked ETSU men’s golf team hosts the 17th annual Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate, which begins Friday morning at the Blackthorn Club in Jonesborough.


Volleyball

Q&A With Bethany Gesell

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 9, 2014) – Each week during the season, members of the ETSU volleyball team will be featured in a "Q&A" segment on ETSUBucs.com.


Volleyball

ETSU heads to Furman, Western Carolina this weekend

GREENVILLE, S.C. AND CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Oct. 9, 2014) – The ETSU volleyball team looks to extend its win streak this weekend as the Bucs return conference action beginning Friday night at Furman. Following their match with the Paladins, the Blue and Gold make the short trek to North Carolina to face Western Carolina on Saturday.


Men's Golf

"Getting to Know" Tom Heggarty

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 9, 2014) -- Leading up to this weekend's Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate, the ETSU men‘s golf team will be featured in a "Getting to Know" segment on ETSUBucs.com.


Men's Golf

"Getting to Know" Rhys Pugh

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 8, 2014) -- Leading up to this weekend's Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate, the ETSU men‘s golf team will be featured in a "Getting to Know" segment on ETSUBucs.com.


Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

Celebrity Roy Firestone to headline ETSU’s Holding Court 2.0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 8, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Wednesday that Emmy Award-winning broadcaster and critically acclaimed performer Roy Firestone will headline Holding Court 2.0 on Wednesday evening, Oct. 29 inside the Brown Hall Auditorium.


Men's Soccer

Bucs blank VMI, 2-0, for first SoCon win

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 7, 2014) - The ETSU men's soccer team picked up its first Southern Conference win of the season Tuesday night, defeating VMI, 2-0, inside Summers-Taylor Stadium. The result was the also the first shutout of the year for the Bucs.


Volleyball

Bucs secure fourth straight win; Rice records 1,000th kill

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 7, 2014) – On a night when the ETSU volleyball team got off to a slow start, the Bucs made sure to finish with authority.


Men's Golf

Meronk earns medalist honors at Wolfpack Intercollegiate

RALEIGH, N.C. (Oct. 7, 2014) – Junior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) earned medalist honors and the 30th-ranked ETSU men’s golf team finished second as the final round of the Wolfpack Intercollegiate concluded on Tuesday at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course.


Men's Golf

"Getting to Know" Chris Hickman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 7, 2014) -- Leading up to this weekend's Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate, the ETSU men‘s golf team will be featured in a "Getting to Know" segment on ETSUBucs.com.


Volleyball

Hardy tabbed SoCon Defensive Player of the Month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 7, 2014) – In a month where Meredith Hardy (Kingsport, Tenn.) broke two program records and set a personal milestone, the ETSU senior middle blocker was rewarded for her accomplishments as the Buccaneer standout was named Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Month...


Women's Soccer

Zadrazil named SoCon Women's Soccer Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 7, 2014) – ETSU midfielder Sarah Zadrazil (St. Gilgen, Austria) has been named the Southern Conference women’s soccer player of the week for all competition from Sept. 29 to Oct. 5. The selection is made by the league office.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf in contention at Wolfpack Intercollegiate

RALEIGH, N.C. (Oct. 6, 2014) – The 30th-ranked ETSU men’s golf team put itself in position to defend its title on day one of the Wolfpack Intercollegiate.


Volleyball

Bucs look to wrap up perfect homestand Tuesday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 6, 2014) – The ETSU volleyball team looks to wrap up a perfect homestand when the Bucs host MTSU on Tuesday night inside Brooks Gym. Game time is set for 6 p.m.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball officially begins preseason practice

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 6, 2014) – Now 40 days away from its first regular season game of the year, the ETSU women’s basketball team officially kicked off preseason practice Monday afternoon inside Brooks Gym.


Volleyball

Muey named SoCon Defensive Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 6, 2014) – ETSU senior libero Katie Muey (Alexandria, Ind.) was named Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week as the league office released its weekly honors on Monday afternoon.


Men's Soccer

ETSU hosts fellow SoCon newcomer VMI Tuesday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 6, 2014) - The ETSU men's soccer team will continue Southern Conference play Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 7:00 p.m., as the Buccaneers host VMI inside Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Men's Golf

"Getting to Know" Gudmundur Kristjansson

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 6, 2014) -- Leading up to this weekend's Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate, the ETSU men‘s golf team will be featured in a "Getting to Know" segment on ETSUBucs.com.


Men's Tennis

Amon wins consolation flight title as Bucs wrap up UVa Invite

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Oct. 5, 2014) - The ETSU men's tennis team wrapped up play in the UVa Fall Invite Sunday, with senior Fernando Amon (Buenos Aires, Argentina) winning the consolation title in the Red Singles flight.


Men's Golf

No. 30 ETSU looks to defend title at Wolfpack Intercollegiate

RALEIGH, N.C. (Oct. 5, 2014) – Prior to hosting the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate next weekend, the 30th-ranked ETSU men’s golf team will first look defend its title at the Wolfpack Intercollegiate, which begins Monday morning at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course at NC State University.


Women's Soccer

Bucs storm past Chattanooga with five-goal effort

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Oct. 5, 2014) - ETSU extended its win streak to three matches Sunday, cruising to a 5-1 Southern Conference win at Chattanooga. Five ETSU players scored in the win, including reigning A-Sun Player of the Year Sarah Zadrazil, who recorded one goal and three assists on the day.


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis dominates UNCW Invite, wins five of six events

WILMINGTON, N.C. (Oct. 5, 2014) - The ETSU women's tennis team put the finishing touches on a dominant weekend outing at the UNC Wilmington Fall Invite in Wilmington, N.C., Sunday, with all four Buccaneer players winning titles in their respective singles flights.


Women's Tennis

Gerbasi, Viccars team up to win doubles flight title at UNCW Invite

WILMINGTON, N.C. (Oct. 4, 2014) - Junior Ana Gerbasi (Caracas, Venezuela) and freshman Jayde Viccars (Glen Waverely, Australia) teamed up to win the B Doubles flight title Saturday at the UNC Wilmington Fall Invite in Wilmington, N.C.


Men's Tennis

Bucs send three players to singles semifinal rounds at UVa

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Oct. 4, 2014) - One day after two ETSU doubles teams won flight titles, the Bucs sent three players to the semifinals of their respective singles flights at the UVa Fall Invite in Charlottesville, Va. The semifinal rounds will be played Sunday, Oct. 5.


Men's Soccer

Bucs suffer narrow, 1-0 loss to Mercer, host VMI Tuesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2014) - ETSU continued Southern Conference play Saturday night, going toe-to-toe with familiar foe Mercer, who, like the Bucs, competed in the Atlantic Sun Conference prior to joining the SoCon this season.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men officially open preseason practice Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2014) – With both an early morning and afternoon practice scheduled, the ETSU men’s basketball team officially began preseason workouts inside the Gordon Ball Court practice facility Saturday at the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Men's Tennis

ETSU takes home two doubles flight titles at UVa Fall Classic

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Oct. 3, 2014) - Two ETSU doubles teams took home doubles flight titles Friday during Day One of the UVa Fall Classic in Charlottesville, Va. All three ETSU doubles teams in action advanced to the finals of their respective flights.


Women's Tennis

Bucs go unbeaten in singles play during Day One of UNCW Invite

WILMINGTON, N.C. (Oct. 3, 2014) - All four ETSU players in action at the UNC Wilmington Invitational Friday advanced to the semifinals of their respective singles flights. Day Two of the three-day tournament will take place Saturday, Oct. 4.


Volleyball

Volleyball fends off UNCG rally, downs Spartans, 3-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 3, 2014) – After taking the first two sets (25-20, 25-13), the ETSU volleyball team fought off a subsequent UNC Greensboro rally to win set four (29-27) to come away with a 3-1 match victory on Friday night inside Brooks Gym.


Women's Soccer

Three second-half goals give Bucs a win in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Oct. 3, 2014) - ETSU clinched its 10th win of the season Friday night, as the Buccaneers used three second-half goals to pick up a road win over Samford in Southern Conference play. The Bucs have now won 10 or more games in three of the last four seasons.


Men's Soccer

Men's Soccer continues SoCon play, hosts Mercer Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 3, 2014) - The ETSU men's soccer team will continue Southern Conference play Saturday, Oct. 4 as the Buccaneers host former Atlantic Sun running mate Mercer at 7:00 p.m.


Women's Basketball

Bucs participate in assembly at Indian Trail Intermediate School

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 3, 2014) – On Friday afternoon, several members of the ETSU women’s basketball team – as well as head coach Brittney Ezell – participated in an assembly attended by nearly 1200 fifth and sixth graders inside the gymnasium at Indian Trail Intermediate School.


Football

Wide receivers shine in scrimmage at Stone Castle

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Oct. 2, 2014) – While the ETSU football team went on the road for Thursday night’s Blue-Gold scrimmage at Tennessee High School’s historic Stone Castle, freshman wide receiver Adam Mitchell (Bristol, Tenn.) felt right at home.


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

ETSU Tennis in action this weekend at UNCW and UVa

WILMINGTON, N.C. and CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Oct. 2, 2014) - Both the ETSU women's and men's tennis teams will be in action this weekend, as the women travel to Wilmington, N.C., to take part in the UNC Wilmington Invitational, while the men will compete in the UVa Fall Invitational in Charlottesville, Va.


Women's Soccer

ETSU visits Samford, UTC to begin four-match road swing

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Oct 2, 2014) - The ETSU women's soccer team and its second-ranked scoring offense will begin a four-match Southern Conference road swing this weekend as the Bucs visit Samford Friday, Oct. 3 at 7:00 p.m., and Chattanooga Sunday, Oct. 5. at 2:00 p.m.


Volleyball

ETSU returns to conference action Friday against UNCG

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 2, 2014) – The ETSU volleyball team returns to conference action this Friday as the Bucs host UNCG at 7 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


General News

Johnston overcomes broken neck to complete triathlon

Brian Johnston says he punched fear right in the mouth, and it didn’t hit back.


Volleyball

Q&A With Khadijah Wiley

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 1, 2014) – Each week during the season, members of the ETSU volleyball team will be featured in a "Q&A" segment on ETSUBucs.com.


Volleyball

Bucs defeat Radford in five-set thriller

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 30, 2014) – After being swept by Furman in its home opener last week, the ETSU volleyball team was eager to get back into Brooks Gym and defend its home court.


Men's Tennis

Biosca, Nunez show steady improvement at ITA qualies

TULSA, Okla. (Sept. 30, 2014) - ETSU sophomore men's tennis players David Biosca (Sant Fruitos de Bage, Spain) and Diego Nunez (Monterrey, Mexico) concluded play in the 2014 Saint Francis Health System ITA Men's All-American Championships Tuesday.


Men's Soccer

Wofford's come-from-behind effort sinks Bucs in SoCon opener

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 30, 2014) - ETSU was unable to outlast Wofford Tuesday night in Spartanburg, S.C., as the Terriers came from behind twice to pick up a 4-3 Southern Conference win.


Men's Golf

Bucs ranked 35th; Meronk 33rd in latest Golfweek Poll

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 30, 2014) – The latest Golfweek/Sagarin Rankings were released on Tuesday and the ETSU men’s golf team was ranked No. 35, while junior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) was listed 33rd in the individual rankings.


Men's Tennis

Biosca gets ranked win on Day One of ITA All-American qualies

TULSA, Okla. (Sept. 29, 2014) - ETSU sophomore men's tennis player David Biosca (Sant Fruitos de Bage, Spain) picked up an upset win over 84th-ranked Tyler Lu of Yale in the first round of qualifying at the 2014 Saint Francis Health System ITA Men's All-American Championships in Tulsa, Okla., Monday.


Men's Soccer

ETSU opens SoCon play Tuesday at Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 29, 2014) - Having won two of its last three contests, the ETSU men's soccer team will visit Spartanburg, S.C., Tuesday night as the Buccaneers open Southern Conference play at Wofford.


Men's Golf

ETSU finishes fifth at Jack Nicklaus Invitational

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sept. 29, 2014) – The ETSU men’s golf team was unable to make it back-to-back wins as the Bucs finished fifth at the Jack Nicklaus Invitational on Monday from the Ohio State University Golf Club – Scarlet Course.


Volleyball

Volleyball opens homestand Tuesday night against Radford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 29, 2014) – The ETSU volleyball team opens a three-match homestand as the Bucs host Radford Tuesday night inside Brooks Gym. First serve is set for 6 p.m.


Football

ETSU football hits the road for scrimmage in Bristol

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Sept. 29, 2014) – Following a successful Game Time 101 event and the program’s first public scrimmage this past Saturday, the ETSU football team will hit the road for a special Blue-Gold Game this Thursday, Oct. 2 at Tennessee High School’s historic Stone Castle in Bristol.


Men's Tennis

Biosca, Nunez to begin play at ITA All-American Championships

TULSA, Okla. (Sept. 28, 2014) - ETSU sophomore men's tennis players David Biosca (Sant Fruitos de Bage, Spain) and Diego Nunez (Monterrey, Mexico) will compete in the 2014 Saint Francis Health System ITA Men's All-American Championships, with both players beginning play Monday, Sept. 29.


Men's Golf

Bucs in third at Jack Nicklaus Invitational

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sept. 28, 2014) – Junior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) shot an even-par 142 and the ETSU men’s golf team sits in third place after the first two rounds of the Jack Nicklaus Invitational, which finished Sunday night from the Ohio State University Golf Club – Scarlet Course.


Women's Soccer

Bucs get back on track with 3-0 shutout of Wofford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 28, 2014) - Following a setback in the the team's conference opener, ETSU Women's Soccer and its nationally-ranked scoring offense got back on track Sunday, defeating Wofford, 3-0, in Southern Conference play.


Football

ETSU football gives fans a glimpse of the future at GT 101

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 27, 2014) – With thousands surrounding the ETSU football practice fields, the Buccaneers gave fans a sneak peek at the program during the featured event of Saturday’s Game Time 101 event – the Blue-Gold Scrimmage.


Volleyball

ETSU defeats Chattanooga; Hardy breaks all-time blocks record

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Sept. 27, 2014) – Not only did the ETSU volleyball team pick up a key conference road win, but senior Meredith Hardy (Kingsport, Tenn.) also made Buccaneer history on Saturday afternoon in Chattanooga.


Football

Fans turn out in droves for first-ever ETSU Game Time 101

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 27, 2014) – An estimated 3,000-plus fans packed the on-campus parking lot located behind Warf-Pickel Hall and adjacent to the new parking garage on the west end of campus for a day full of food, friends and football for the first-ever ETSU Game Time 101 football celebration.


Men's Golf

ETSU gunning for second straight title this weekend in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sept. 27, 2014) – After sweeping both the team and individual titles earlier this week at the Inverness Intercollegiate, the ETSU men’s golf team hopes to continue the same success as the Bucs return to the Buckeye state for the Jack Nicklaus Invitational.


Women's Soccer

Bucs suffer just second home setback, fall to Furman, 3-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 26, 2014) - The ETSU women's soccer team suffered just its second home setback of the season Friday night, falling to Furman, 3-0, in the Bucs' Southern Conference opener.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Bucs sweep top spots at Spartan Invitational

KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (Sept. 26, 2014) – The ETSU cross country program wrapped up an impressive day of competition on Friday with both the men and women taking first place in their respective races at the UNC Greensboro Spartan Invitational at the Ivey Redmon Sports Complex.


Volleyball

Bucs travel to Chattanooga on Saturday

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Sept. 26, 2014) – There’s no better way to get back in the win column than beating your in-state rival.


Women's Soccer

ETSU hosts Furman, Wofford to kick off SoCon play

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 25, 2014) - The ETSU women's soccer team will host Furman and Wofford in the Bucs' conference-opening weekend, ETSU's first Southern Conference competition in nearly a decade. The high-scoring Buccaneers will take on Furman Friday, Sept. 26 at 7:00 p.m., before going toe-to-toe with Wofford Sunday, Sept. 28 at 4:00 p.m.


Volleyball

Q&A with Briana Allmon

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 25, 2014) – Each week during the season, members of the ETSU volleyball team will be featured in a "Q&A" segment on ETSUBucs.com.


Football

Athletics partners with Reece Museum to curate football exhibit

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 25, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday that it will partner with the on-campus Reece Museum and two university graduate students to curate an exhibition about the history of ETSU football scheduled to open in the spring of 2015.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

ETSU prepares for competition at Spartan Invitational

KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (Sept. 25, 2014) – The ETSU cross country program will be back in action in consecutive weeks for the first time this season when it competes on Friday in the UNC Greensboro Spartan Invitational at the Ivey Redmon Sports Complex.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Track & field welcomes 20 newcomers

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 24, 2014) – With the indoor season quickly approaching, the ETSU track & field program welcomes the addition of 20 new student-athletes who will don the Blue & Gold.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Hirko, Warriner win SoCon Runners of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 24, 2014) – A pair of ETSU cross country student-athletes collected Southern Conference Runner of the Week Awards with Matt Warriner (Maryville, Tenn.) representing the men and Katie Hirko (Oley, Pa.) representing the women, the league office announced Wednesday.


Volleyball

ETSU drops home and conference opener to Furman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 23, 2014) – After playing its first 14 matches on the road, the ETSU volleyball team was hoping the return to Brooks Gym would help snap the Bucs’ losing skid.


Men's Soccer

Bucs unable to slow nationally-ranked Winthrop offense

ROCK HILL, S.C. (Sept. 23, 2014) - Despite goals by redshirt sophomore Joao Ramalho (Monte Santo, Brazil) and sophomore William Nordenstrom (Linkoping, Sweden), the ETSU men's soccer team suffered a 4-2 setback on the road to Winthrop Tuesday night.


Men's Golf

Bucs hold off top-ranked USF to win Inverness Intercollegiate

TOLEDO, Ohio (Sept. 23, 2014) – For the third time in the last year-and-a-half and the 47th time under the watch of head coach Fred Warren, the ETSU men’s golf team captured a tournament title as the Bucs held off top-ranked South Florida to win the Inverness Intercollegiate on Tuesday.


Women's Golf

Chin posts team-best effort, ETSU women finish 11th

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Sept. 23, 2014) – For the second straight day, junior Vivienne Chin (Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia) posted a team-best score of 2-over-par 74 and ultimately ended as the top ETSU women’s golfer following Tuesday’s final round play in the Lady Paladin Invitational.


Men's Soccer

De Gyves tabbed SoCon Men's Soccer Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 23, 2014) - After helping the Buccaneers to a pair of victories last week, ETSU defender Jorge De Gyves (Queretaro, Mexico) has been named the Southern Conference men’s soccer player of the week for all competition from Sept. 15-21.


Men's Golf

ETSU tied for first after day one at Inverness Intercollegiate

TOLEDO, Ohio (Sept. 22, 2014) – Playing in its first tournament of the season, the ETSU men’s golf team got off to a strong start as the Bucs had four golfers finish in the top-13, and the Blue and Gold are tied for first following the first two rounds of the Inverness Intercollegiate on Monday.


Men's Soccer

Bucs look to push win streak to three, visit Winthrop Tuesday

ROCK HILL, S.C. (Sept. 22, 2014) - Coming off a pair of home victories over Conference USA opponents, the ETSU men's soccer team will continue its difficult non-conference slate as the Buccaneers visit Big South opponent Winthrop Tuesday night at 6:00 p.m.


Women's Golf

Czudkova still in Top 20; Bucs off pace at Lady Paladin

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Sept, 22, 2014) – Freshman Dominika Czudkova (Cesky Tesin, Czech Republic) finished with a Top 20 effort, but the ETSU women’s golf team dropped off the pace following second round play in the Lady Paladin Invitational Monday at the Furman Golf Club.


Volleyball

Bucs host Furman in home and conference opener Tuesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 22, 2014) – After playing its first 14 matches on the road, the ETSU volleyball team gears up for its home and conference opener as the Bucs host Furman Tuesday night inside Brooks Gym. First serve is set for 7 p.m.


Women's Tennis

Straight-set win clinches flight title for Gerbasi at Upstate Classic

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 21, 2014) - Junior Ana Gerbasi (Caracas, Venezuela) defeated top-seeded Ericka Rivero of UNC Asheville to win the White Singles flight title Sunday at the USC Upstate Fall Classic in Spartanburg, S.C.


Men's Tennis

Nunez, Biosca finish third in doubles flight at UVa Invitational

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Sept. 21, 2014) - The ETSU men's tennis team concluded play in the UVa Ranked Plus One Invitational Sunday with sophomores David Biosca (Sant Fruitos de Bage, Spain) and Diego Nunez (Monterrey, Mexico) teaming up to finish third in the Orange Doubles flight.


Women's Soccer

Tennessee stalls top-ranked ETSU offense

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 21, 2014) - For the first time all season, the ETSU women's soccer team was held scoreless, falling to in-state foe Tennessee Sunday night, 3-0, in non-conference action. ETSU entered the match as the nation's top scoring offense, averaging 4.38 goals per contest.


Women's Golf

Dobele, Czudkova lead the way for ETSU at Lady Paladin

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Sept, 21, 2014) – Carding scores of even-par 72, sophomore Linda Dobele (Ogre, Latvia) and freshman Dominika Czudkova (Cesky Tesin, Czech Republic) led the way for the ETSU women’s golf team Sunday.


Men's Golf

ETSU men’s golf opens fall season on Monday

TOLEDO, Ohio (Sept. 21, 2014) – After making its 23rd NCAA Regional appearance last year, the ETSU men’s golf team looks to build off the successful campaign as the Bucs open the 2014-15 season on Monday.


Volleyball

Hardy receives VCU Invitational All-Tournament Team honors

RICHMOND, Va. (Sept. 21, 2014) – For the third straight week, ETSU middle block Meredith Hardy (Kingsport, Tenn.) received all-tournament team honors.


Women's Tennis

Gerbasi advances to singles flight final at Upstate Classic

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 20, 2014) - Third-seeded Ana Gerbasi (Caracas, Venezuela) advanced to the final round of the White Singles flight Saturday and will take on top-seeded Ericka Rivero of UNC Asheville Sunday for the title.


Men's Tennis

Yllera advances to backdraw flight final at UVa Invitational

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Sept. 20, 2014) - Junior Sebastian Yllera (Cinco Saltos, Argentina) advanced to the final round of the Blue Singles backdraw bracket Saturday as ETSU continued play in the UVA Ranked Plus One Invitational in Charlottesville, Va.


Men's Soccer

De Gyves' golden goal propels ETSU past South Carolina in OT

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 20, 2014) - For the second time in as many matches, the ETSU men's soccer team earned a victory over a Conference USA opponent, defeating South Carolina in overtime, 2-1, Saturday night at Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Volleyball

Virginia rallies past ETSU in four

RICHMOND, Va. (Sept. 20, 2014) – Senior Ivey Rice (Johnson City, Tenn.) finished with 15 kills and 11 digs, but the ETSU volleyball team was unable to pick up another win against an ACC foe as Virginia rallied past the Bucs, 3-1 (25-23, 22-25, 15-25, 22-25), on Saturday at the VCU Invitational.


Women's Soccer

Short scores hat trick as Bucs continue program-best start

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 19, 2014) - Junior Hannah Short (Bristol, England), the nation's leading goal scorer, recorded a hat trick and dished out an assist in ETSU's commanding, 5-0 non-conference win over USC Upstate Friday night.


Women's Tennis

ETSU sends three players to singles quarters at Upstate Classic

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 19, 2014) - Three ETSU women's tennis players advanced to the quarterfinals of their respective singles flights at the USC Upstate Fall Classic Friday. The Bucs also sent a doubles team to the quarterfinals of the Doubles Green Draw.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Bucs battle against top competition at Virginia Tech

BLACKSBURG, Va. – (Sept. 19, 2014) – Facing a tough field of competition featuring multiple nationally-ranked teams, the ETSU cross country program turned in solid performances with the men finishing third while the women finished fifth on Friday in the Virginia Tech Alumni Invitational at the Buford Meredith Cross Country Course.


Men's Tennis

Bucs wrap up Day One of UVa Ranked Plus One Invitational

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Sept. 19, 2014) - The ETSU men's tennis team sent three players to the quarterfinals of their respective singles flights at the UVa Ranked Plus One Invitational Friday. The Bucs also placed a doubles team in the semifinals of the Orange Doubles flight.


Volleyball

Bucs fall to Ball State and VCU in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. (Sept. 19, 2014) – The ETSU volleyball team suffered a pair of setbacks on day one of the VCU Invitational on Friday.


Men's Basketball

Men’s Basketball trains with ETSU's ROTC program

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 19, 2014) – The ETSU men’s basketball team went through team-bonding drills this week as the Bucs joined forces to compete in the Eddie Reed Ranger challenge with the ETSU ROTC program.


Men's Soccer

ETSU hosts regional power South Carolina Saturday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 19, 2014) - The ETSU men's soccer team will go toe-to-toe with a Conference USA opponent for the third consecutive match, as the Bucs host South Carolina Saturday, Sept. 20 at 7:00 p.m.


Women's Soccer

High-scoring Bucs host Upstate, in-state foe Tennessee

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 18, 2014) - The ETSU women's soccer team will look to remain unbeaten at home as the Bucs host USC Upstate Friday, Sept. 19, and Tennessee Sunday, Sept. 21. The Buccaneers are 5-0 at Summers-Taylor Stadium this season.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Cross country back in action Friday at Virginia Tech

BLACKSBURG, Va. – (Sept. 18, 2014) – Following two weeks off from competition, the ETSU cross country program will be back in action on Friday at the Virginia Tech Alumni Invitational at the Buford Meredith Cross Country Course.


Volleyball

Bucs conclude tournament play this weekend in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. (Sept. 18, 2014) – The ETSU volleyball team concludes preseason tournament play this weekend as the Bucs head to Richmond for the VCU Invitational.


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

ETSU Tennis visits UVa, USC Upstate for weekend tournaments

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., and SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 18, 2014) - The ETSU men's and women's tennis teams will continue fall competition this weekend, as the men's team travels to Charlottesville, Va., for the UVa Ranked Plus One Invitational, while the women's squad visits Spartanburg, S.C., to take part in the USC Upstate Fall Classic.


Softball

Softball begins fall competition, announces complete schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 17, 2014) - The ETSU softball team will begin fall competition Thursday, Sept. 18 as the Bucs host Milligan for a double-header. The Buccaneers will play a total of eight fall contests, hosting three double-header series before wrapping up the fall season at Tusculum.


Volleyball

Q&A With Kristen Favre

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 17, 2014) – Each week during the season, members of the ETSU volleyball team will be featured in a "Q&A" segment on ETSUBucs.com.


Men's Soccer

Two unanswered goals push ETSU past FIU, 2-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 16, 2014) - After falling behind early on, ETSU scored two unanswered goals to earn a 2-1 non-conference victory over FIU Tuesday night at Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Volleyball

ETSU haunted by unforced errors at Tennessee State

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 16, 2014) – The ETSU volleyball team was unable to build off its win against Georgia Tech as Tennessee State dropped the Buccaneers in four sets (21-25, 25-21, 23-25, 22-25) on Tuesday night inside Kean Hall.


Football

Former rivals join forces to revive ETSU football program

Long-time friends and former Atlantic Coast Conference rivals Carl Torbush and Mike O'Cain say they savor the opportunity to work together in relaunching a program on a smaller scale at East Tennessee State.


Football

ETSU football takes practice field for first time

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 15, 2014) – On a newly lined field and in front of a gathered crowd that included students, fans, media and others, the ETSU football team and head coach Carl Torbush’s coaching staff participated in the first official practice for the new program Monday.


Men's Soccer

Men's soccer continues C-USA swing, hosts FIU Tuesday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 15, 2014) - The ETSU men's soccer team will look to bounce back from a road loss at Kentucky as the Bucs host Florida International University Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 7:00 p.m.


Football

ETSU athletics alters schedule for Game Time 101

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 15, 2014) – With the announcement of the start time for the Tennessee vs. Georgia football game on Saturday, Sept. 27, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has altered the schedule of events for the Game Time 101 football celebration set for that same day.


Volleyball

Bucs gear up for midweek game at Tennessee State

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 15, 2014) – Coming off a thrilling five-set win over Georgia Tech last Saturday, the ETSU volleyball team returns back to the Music City as the Bucs play at Tennessee State Tuesday night. First serve is set for 7 p.m. EDT inside Kean Hall.


General News

ETSU partners with AT&T for “It Can Wait” initiative

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 15, 2014) – Buccaneer fans, AT&T and ETSU are calling on you to join the “It Can Wait” movement to put an end to texting while driving.


Men's Tennis

Huertas and Yllera win doubles title at Southern Intercollegiates

ATHENS, Ga. (Sept. 14, 2014) - After running the table in Atlantic Sun doubles competition last season, ETSU's doubles duo of Conner Huertas (Lima, Peru) and Sebastian Yllera (Cinco Saltos, Argentina) picked up right where they left off, winning the Division II Doubles title at the Southern Intercollegiates.


Women's Tennis

Rain ends Choo's pursuit of flight title at Elon Invite

ELON, N.C. (Sept. 14, 2014) - Senior Lyn Yee Choo (Kuching, Malaysia) advanced to the A-1 Singles Final before inclement weather cancelled the conclusion of the weekend's Elon Fall Invitational in Elon, N.C.


Women's Soccer

Hometown hero: Peterson's golden goal lifts ETSU over Bison

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 14, 2014) - Playing in front of friends and family, just 20 miles from her hometown of Lorton, Va., senior defender Summer Peterson (Lorton, Va.) scored a 109th-minute golden goal to lift ETSU over Howard, 4-3, in double overtime.


Women's Golf

ETSU women’s golf posts 7th place finish at Mary Fossum

EAST LANSING, Mich. (Sept, 14, 2014) – Placing three players in the Top 21 individually, the ETSU women’s golf team wrapped up play Sunday in the Mary Fossum Invitational with a seventh place finish in the 15-team field at the Forest Akers West Golf Course.


Volleyball

Hardy named to Lipscomb Invitational All-Tournament Team

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 14, 2014) – A week after being named “Best Blocker” at the Patriot Invitational, ETSU senior middle blocker Meredith Hardy (Kingsport, Tenn.) received Lipscomb Invitational All-Tournament Team honors, which was announced late Saturday night by the tournament committee.


Men's Soccer

Bucs unable to overcome two second-half goals, fall at UK

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 13, 2014) - The ETSU men's soccer team played Conference USA opponent Kentucky to a scoreless draw through the match's first 50 minutes; however, the Buccaneers could not overcome two early, second-half goals by Kentucky, as ETSU fell on the road, 2-0, Saturday evening.


Women's Tennis

Choo advances to singles finals at Elon Fall Invite

ELON, N.C. (Sept. 13, 2014) - Senior Lyn Yee Choo (Kuching, Malaysia) advanced to the final round of the A-1 Singles flight Saturday at the Elon Fall Invitational. The final day of the three-day tournament will be held Sunday, Sept. 14.


Women's Golf

Bucs in seventh after day one of Mary Fossum Invitational

EAST LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 13, 2014) – Sophomore Linda Dobele (Ogre, Latvia) is tied for 12th, while the ETSU women’s golf team is in the middle of the pack following the first two rounds of the 31st annual Mary Fossum Invitational, which began on Saturday at the Forest Akers West Golf Course.


Men's Tennis

Huertas, Yllera advance to doubles semifinals in Athens, Ga.

ATHENS, Ga. (Sept. 13, 2014) - ETSU's Conner Huertas and Sebastian Yllera advanced to the semifianls of the Division II Doubles flight of the Southern Intercollegiate Championships Saturday in Athens, Ga. The tournament will resume play Sunday, Sept. 14.


Volleyball

Rutledge records 3,000th assist in win over Georgia Tech

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 13, 2014) – Last year was Tennessee. This year was Georgia Tech.


Football

Record number turns out for Women’s Football 101 Clinic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 13, 2014) – A record number of approximately 75 participants were on hand Saturday morning inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center for the second annual Carl Torbush Women's Football 101 Clinic.


Men's Golf

Meronk finishes strong at World Amateur Team Championship

KARUIZAWA, Japan. (Sept. 13, 2014) – Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) put together a strong run at the World Amateur Team Championship as the Buccaneer junior golfer finished tied for 29th at 10-under-par 276 (72-73-66-65) in Karuizawa, Japan.


Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer

Women’s soccer to host UT; slate set for SEC Weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 13, 2014) - The stage is set for an ETSU Soccer "SEC Weekend" at Summers-Taylor Stadium Sept. 20-21. The men's soccer team will host South Carolina Saturday, Sept. 20, while the women's team will host Tennessee Sunday, Sept. 21.


Women's Tennis

Brumit, Choo advance to singles semifinals at Elon Invite

ELON, N.C. (Sept. 12, 2014) - Seniors Jessica Brumit (Elizabethton, Tenn.) and Lyn Yee Choo (Kuching, Malaysia) each advance to the semifinals of their respective singles flights of the Elon Fall Invitational.


Men's Tennis

Three Bucs advance to Round of 32 at Southern Intercollegiates

ATHENS, Ga. (Sept. 12, 2014) - To open fall competition, three ETSU players advanced to the Round of 32 in singles play at the Southern Intercollegiate Championships in Athens, Ga.


Volleyball

ETSU falls to Utah in three; Hardy records 1,000th career kill

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 12, 2014) – Senior middle blocker Meredith Hardy (Kingsport, Tenn.) recorded her 1,000th career kill, but the ETSU volleyball team was swept by Utah (23-25, 16-25, 22-25) on Friday night at the Lipscomb Invitational.


Women's Soccer

Bucs' win streak snapped at unbeaten George Washington

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 12, 2014) - Despite an improved second-half showing, the ETSU women's soccer team could not overcome a two-goal halftime deficit, falling on the road to unbeaten George Washington, 3-1, in non-conference play. The setback was the Buccaneers' first loss of the 2014 campaign.


Men's Soccer

ETSU looks to remain unbeaten on the road, visits Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 12, 2014) - The ETSU men's soccer team will look to remain unbeaten on the road when the Bucs visit Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 13 to take on Conference USA opponent Kentucky.


Men's Golf

Meronk, Gradecki make moves at World Am Team Championship

KARUIZAWA, Japan. (Sept. 12, 2014) – Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) and Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Slaskie, Poland) both made moves in the third round of the World Amateur Team Championship, which concluded late Thursday (early Friday in Japan).


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

ETSU Tennis opens fall play with weekend tournaments

ATHENS, Ga. and Elon, N.C. (Sept. 11, 2014) - The ETSU men's and women's tennis teams will begin 2014 fall competition this weekend, with the men's team taking part in the Southern Intercollegiate Championships in Athens, Ga., and the women's squad participating in the Elon Fall Invite in Elon, N.C.


Women's Soccer

Zadrazil, Koren to join Austria for World Cup Qualifiers

SANKT POLTEN, Austria (Sept. 11, 2014) - ETSU Women's Soccer members Simona Koren (Graz, Austria) and Sarah Zadrazil (St. Gilgen, Austria) will join the Austria Women's National Team for the squad's upcoming matches in the UEFA Women's World Cup Qualifying stage.


Volleyball

Bucs head to Music City for Lipscomb Invitational

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 11, 2014) – The ETSU volleyball team continues its road trek this weekend as the Bucs head to the Music City for the Lipscomb Invitational.


Women's Soccer

Unbeaten Bucs visit nation's capital for pair of matches

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 11, 2014) - The ETSU women's soccer team will travel to the nation's capital, Washington, D.C., for a pair of weekend matches. The unbeaten Bucs will take on George Washington Friday, Sept. 12, and Howard Sunday, Sept. 14.


Baseball

ETSU opens fall practice; Bucs announce weekend scrimmages

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 11, 2014) – The 2014-15 ETSU baseball season got underway last Friday as the Bucs opened their fall campaign at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Golf

Trio of Bucs wrap up day two at World Am Team Championship

KARUIZAWA, Japan. (Sept. 11, 2014)Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Slaskie, Poland) carded an even-par 71 in the second round of the World Amateur Team Championship on early Thursday morning (late Thursday in Japan) and remains at 2-under-par 141 for the championship.


Women's Golf

ETSU women prepare to open season; add Evans, Dunn

EAST LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 11, 2014) – Following a season in which the ETSU women’s golf team captured another conference title, earned a fourth trip to the NCAA regionals, sent an individual to the NCAA national championships, and set a program record for final national ranking, the Buccaneers will open their 2014-15 campaign Saturday.


Baseball

ETSU Baseball visits Mountain View Elementary

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 10, 2014) – Members of the ETSU baseball team spent time giving back to the community as the Bucs visited Mountain View Elementary on Wednesday morning.


Volleyball

Hardy named candidate for Senior CLASS Award

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (Sept. 10, 2014) – Thirty NCAA women’s volleyball student-athletes who excel both on and off the court were selected as candidates for the 2014 Senior CLASS Award, and ETSU middle blocker Meredith Hardy (Kingsport, Tenn.) was one of the players to join the prestigious group.


Men's Golf

Gradecki opens strong at World Amateur Team Championship

KARUIZAWA, Japan (Sept. 10, 2014)Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Slaskie, Poland) led Poland in the first round of the World Amateur Team Championship as the Buccaneer sophomore fired a 2-under-par 70 from the Iriyama Course in Karuizawa.


Women's Tennis

Women's tennis adds three players for 2014-15 season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 10, 2014) - Coming off an Atlantic Sun Championship title and NCAA Tournament appearance, the ETSU women's tennis team will add three players to the roster for the 2014-15 season: freshmen Jayde Viccars (Glen Waverley, Australia) and Ionna Markesini (Athens, Greece), and junior Reginka Nychytailova (Maripol, Ukraine).


Women's Soccer

High-scoring Bucs off to a fast start

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 10, 2014) - If East Tennessee State women’s soccer coach Adam Sayers could have scripted the start to his team’s season, he might not even have come up with something this good... Story by Joe Avento, Johnson City Press


Men's Basketball

ETSU men release 2014-15 basketball schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 9, 2014) – A lineup of opponents that includes longtime Southern Conference rivals, road games at Tennessee and VCU, and plans to play the entire home portion of the schedule at Freedom Hall Civic Center highlight the 2014-15 ETSU men’s basketball schedule.


Men's Tennis

Biosca, Nunez earn ITA Preseason Singles rankings

SKILLMAN, N.J. (Sept. 9, 2014) - Following stellar 2013-14 campaigns, ETSU sophomores David Biosca (Sant Fruitos de Bage, Spain) and Diego Nunez (Monterrey, Mexico) have earned spots in the ITA Division I Preseason Men's Singles Rankings.


Football

Speaker schedule set for Women’s Football 101 Clinic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 9, 2014) – The ETSU football program released Tuesday the schedule for this weekend's second annual Carl Torbush’s Women's Football 101 Clinic, which will begin Saturday at 8:15 a.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Volleyball

Q&A With Jamie Rutledge

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 9, 2014) – Each week during the season, members of the ETSU volleyball team will be featured in "Q&A" segment on ETSUBucs.com.


Women's Soccer

Koren earns SoCon POTW for second time in three weeks

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 9, 2014) – For the second time in three weeks, ETSU forward Simona Koren has been named the Southern Conference women’s soccer player of the week, for all competition from Sept. 1-7. Koren recorded six goals and two assists in ETSU's two wins last week.


Football

Bucs release fall schedule, announce Game Time 101 event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 3, 2014) – With less than 365 days left until the first official game against Kennesaw State on Sept. 3, 2015, the ETSU football team released its 2014 practice and scrimmage schedule on Sept. 3, 2014, as well as information regarding an exciting football celebration day later this month.


Women's Soccer

Women's soccer vs. FMU cancelled due to severe weather

FLORENCE, S.C. (Sept. 7, 2014) - Thunder storms in Northeast South Carolina led to the cancellation of ETSU Women's Soccer's non-conference match versus Francis Marion Sunday afternoon. Prior to the match being stopped in the seventh minute, the Bucs were leading 2-0.


Volleyball

Hardy, Muey receive honors at Patriot Invitational

FAIRFAX, Va. (Sept. 7, 2014) – Seniors Meredith Hardy (Kingsport, Tenn.) and Katie Muey (Alexandria, Ind.) received honors following the conclusion of the Patriot Invitational on late Saturday night.


Men's Soccer

Bucs suffer first setback, fall narrowly to Radford, 1-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 6, 2014) - Following an unbeaten weekend to start the season, the ETSU men's soccer team suffered its first setback of 2014, falling narrowly Saturday night to Big South opponent Radford, 1-0, inside Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Volleyball

ETSU splits on final day of Patriot Invitational

FAIRFAX, Va. (Sept. 6, 2014) – The ETSU volleyball team picked up a split on the final day of the Patriot Invitational as the Bucs swept Lehigh (25-18, 25-22, 25-17) to wrap up the tournament and win their third match of the season.


Volleyball

Bucs finish strong on day one of Patriot Invitational

FAIRFAX, Va. (Sept. 5, 2014) – The ETSU volleyball team finished day one of the Patriot Invitational on a strong note as the Bucs swept past tournament host George Mason (25-16, 25-21, 25-17) on Friday night inside the RAC.


Men's Soccer

Men's soccer hosts Radford Saturday night in home opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 5, 2014) – Following an unbeaten weekend, the ETSU men's soccer team will play inside the familiar confines of Summers-Taylor Stadium for the first time this season as the Bucs host Radford Saturday, Sept. 6 at 7:00 p.m., in non-conference play.


Women's Soccer

Bucs batter Bulldogs, 12-0, in record-breaking fashion

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 4, 2014) - Sophomore Simona Koren (Graz, Austria) scored four first-half goals as ETSU rolled to a dominant 12-0 win versus Alabama A&M in non-conference play Thursday.


General News

ETSU to hold “Meet and Greet” Friday at Walgreens

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 4, 2014) – A number of ETSU coaches will be on hand this Friday for a “meet and greet” from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Walgreens located by the MSHA Hospital (429 N. State of Franklin Rd., Johnson City).


Volleyball

Volleyball gears up for Patriot Invitational

FAIRFAX, Va. (Sept. 4, 2014) – After dropping two of its three matches to start the season last weekend, the ETSU volleyball team looks to regroup as the Bucs gear up for the Patriot Invitational, hosted by George Mason.


Men's Soccer

More accolades pile up for Ramalho following four-goal weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 4, 2014) - Redshirt sophomore forward Joao Ramalho (Monte Santo, Brazil) is continuing to receive accolades following his four-goal, seaon-opening weekend in which ETSU defeated William & Mary and VCU.


Football

A Look Back at ETSU Football Media Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 4, 2014) -- The ETSU football team held its first Media Day in over 11 years on Wednesday and below is some of the media coverage from the event.


Football

ETSU football hosts Media Day Wednesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 3, 2014) – Media members from throughout the Tri-Cities packed the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center Wednesday for the first Football Media Day in over 11 years, an event that featured interviews with coaches, players and athletic department administrators, as well as tours of newly-constructed facilities.


Football

ETSU football season tickets now officially on sale

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 3, 2014) – Having quietly spent the last year taking deposits on football season tickets for the 2015 season, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics officially announced Wednesday that tickets are now open to the public for purchase.


Women's Soccer

Eight Bucs find scoring column in commanding 6-1 win vs. SC St.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 2, 2014) - Eight ETSU players found the scoring column Tuesday, as the Buccaneers cruised past South Carolina State, 6-1. With the victory, ETSU moved to 5-0 on the season, the best start in program history.


Men's Soccer

Ramalho earns national honor from College Sports Madness

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 2, 2014) - College Sports Madness has named ETSU Men's Soccer's Joao Ramalho (Monte Santo, Brazil) Madness National Offensive Men’s Soccer Player of the Week.


Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer

ETSU Soccer sweeps SoCon Player of the Week awards

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 2, 2014) – ETSU's Hannah Short (Bristol, England) and Joao Ramalho (Monte Santo, Brazil) have been named the Southern Conference women’s soccer and men's soccer players of the week, respectively, after leading their teams to a pair of wins last week.


Men's Soccer

Ramalho's career weekend paces Bucs' sweep of VCU Invite

RICHMOND, Va. (Aug. 31, 2014) - Redshirt sophomore forward Joao Ramalho (Monte Santo, Brazil) continued his torrid scoring pace to start the season, netting two goals as ETSU knocked off host VCU, 2-1, Sunday to complete an unbeaten season-opening weekend and sweep of the VCU Invitational.


Women's Soccer

Bucs extend win streak on Short's second straight game-winner

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 31, 2014) - For the second consecutive match, the ETSU women's soccer team outlasted its opponent in double overtime, and for the second consecutive match, junior defender Hannah Short (Bristol, England) provided the game-winning goal.


Volleyball

Shain named to Charlotte Invitational All-Tournament Team

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Aug. 31, 2014) – Junior Ashleigh Shain (Geneva, Ill.) was one of six players named to the Charlotte Invitational All-Tournament Team, which was released by the tournament committee late Saturday night.


Volleyball

Charlotte takes down ETSU in four

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Aug. 30, 2014) – At times the ETSU volleyball team took steps in the right direction this weekend, but at other times the Bucs took a few steps back.


Men's Soccer

Three consecutive goals propel Bucs past William & Mary, 3-2

RICHMOND, Va. (Aug. 29, 2014) - Redshirt sophomore forward Joao Ramalho (Monte Santo, Brazil) scored twice, while redshirt freshman Warren Austin (Kingsport, Tenn.) scored the eventual game-winner as the ETSU men's soccer team defeated William & Mary, 3-2, in Richmond, Va., as part of the VCU Invitational.


Volleyball

ETSU falls to Sacramento State, 3-1

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Aug. 29, 2014) – The ETSU volleyball team was unable to make it a clean sweep on day one of the Charlotte Invitational.


General News

ETSU mourns the loss of Coach Lodes

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 29, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics learned Friday morning that former Buccaneer baseball head coach Charley Lodes passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 27.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

ETSU men place third, women fifth, at Covered Bridge Open

BOONE, N.C. (Aug. 29, 2014) – The ETSU cross country program got the season started Friday at Don Kennedy Trails at State Farm Field with the men recording a third-place overall finish, while the women notched a fifth-place standing in the Covered Bridge Open hosted by Appalachian State University.


Softball

Softball announces addition of Hupp as top assistant

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 29, 2014) – ETSU Softball Head Coach Brad Irwin has announced the addition of former Nebraska standout and South Dakota State interim head coach Alex Hupp as the team’s lead assistant.


Volleyball

Well-balanced attack leads Bucs to sweep over Morgan State

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Aug. 29, 2014) – Six Buccaneer players had multiple kills, while setters Jamie Rutledge (Kingsport, Tenn.) and Kristen Favre (Plano, Texas) both recorded double-digit assists, as the ETSU volleyball team picked up a season-opening sweep (25-14, 25-20, 25-20) over Morgan State on Friday morning at the Charlotte Invitational.


Women's Soccer

Short's game-winner pushes ETSU past App St. in double OT

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 28, 2014) - The ETSU women's soccer team outlasted Appalachian State Thursday night, 1-0, in double overtime. Junior defender Hannah Short (Bristol, England) scored the game-winning goal in the 107th minute off an assist from seniorJasmin Dutton (Kinmel Bay, Wales).


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball opens season Friday in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Aug. 28, 2014) – The ETSU volleyball team opens the 2014 season on Friday as the Bucs head to the Queen City for the Charlotte Invitational.


Men's Soccer

ETSU to face tough tests in weekend's VCU Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 28, 2014) – First-year head coach Bo Oshoniyi and the ETSU men's soccer team will face a pair of tough tests to start the 2014 regular season as the Bucs head to Richmond, Va., to take part in the VCU Invitational.


Football

ETSU football announces date for Women’s Football 101 Clinic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 28, 2014) – ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff announced Thursday that they will be hosting the second annual Carl Torbush’s Women’s Football 101 Clinic inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on Saturday, Sept. 13.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Cross country to kickoff season Friday at Covered Bridge Open

BOONE, N.C. (Aug. 29, 2014) – The ETSU cross country program will commence the 2014 season on Friday with a trip to Appalachian State to compete in the Covered Bridge Open.


Women's Soccer

Bucs kick off four-match home stand Thursday versus App St.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 27, 2014) – Fresh off a pair of victories during the opening week of regular season play, the ETSU women's soccer team is set to embark on its longest home stand of the season, beginning with Appalachian State Thursday, Aug. 28 at 7:00 p.m.


Men's Basketball

Bartow adds Bates, Williams and Jurkin to Bucs’ roster

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 27, 2013) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Murry Bartow announced Wednesday that the Buccaneers have added transfers Alex Bates (Greenbelt, Md.), Tommy Williams (Augusta, Ga.) and Peter Jurkin (Juba, South Sudan) to the team’s 2014-15 roster.


Women's Soccer

Women's soccer versus Alabama A&M rescheduled for Sept. 4

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 27, 2014) – ETSU Women's Soccer's match versus Alabama A&M has been rescheduled to Thursday, Sept. 4 at 7:00 p.m. The match will be the final contest of a four-match home stand which begins Thursday, Aug. 28 against Appalachian State.


Men's Soccer

Former ETSU goalkeeper Coulter begins pro career in Ireland

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - Ryan Coulter is living his dream, and the former East Tennessee State goalkeeper hopes this is just the beginning.


Women's Soccer

Former ETSU soccer player uses running to raise awareness

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 26, 2014) - A member of the ETSU Women's Soccer program from 2005-08, Rachel Layer is now using the skills she sharpened at ETSU, along with a love of running, to heighten awareness for her organization, Rising Strength.


Women's Soccer

ETSU's Koren tabbed SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – ETSU forward Simona Koren has been named the Southern Conference women’s soccer player of the week for all competition from Aug. 22-24 after leading the Bucs to a 2-0 start to the season over the weekend. The selection is made by the league office.


Men's Basketball

Bartow names veteran McCammon to coaching staff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 26, 2013) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Murry Bartow announced Tuesday that he has filled the remaining vacant position on his assistant coaching staff, naming his former UAB teammate and longtime international coach Bill McCammon to the post.


Men's Soccer

Bucs look to build on win over ACC opponent Virginia Tech

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 26, 2014) – Since the program's inception in 2008, ETSU Men's Soccer has established itself as a regional contender, regularly defeating opponents from the nation's elite conferences. The Bucs concluded their 2014 preseason with another such win...


Volleyball

Volleyball completes Blue-Gold scrimmage

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 25, 2014) – Fans were able to catch the ETSU volleyball team in action for the first time this season as the Bucs held their annual Blue-Gold scrimmage on Monday inside Brooks Gym.


Football

ETSU football announces walk-on tryout information

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 25, 2014) – ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff released information Monday regarding upcoming tryouts for walk-on players.


Women's Soccer

Offensive onslaught pushes ETSU past Tennessee Tech, 5-1

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (August 24, 2014) – Sophomore forward Simona Koren (Graz, Austria) was one of four ETSU players to find the back of the net Sunday afternoon as the Bucs cruised past Tennessee Tech, 5-1. Koren, who scored twice in the win, has recorded three goals in the Bucs' first two matches.


Volleyball

Volleyball to hold Blue-Gold scrimmage on Monday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 24, 2014) – Prior to opening the 2014 season in Charlotte on Friday, Buccaneer fans can catch their first glimpse of the ETSU volleyball team as the Bucs are holding a Blue-Gold scrimmage Monday inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Soccer

Men's soccer introduces 2014 recruiting class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 23, 2014) – The ETSU men's soccer team will travel to Richmond, Va., next week to open regular season play. In preparation of the 2014 campaign, below is a list of the Bucs' incoming recruiting class along with a quote from head coach Bo Oshoniyi.


Women's Soccer

ETSU takes down Radford, 3-2, in season opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 22, 2014) – The ETSU women's soccer team staved off a second-half Radford rally to earn a season-opening, 3-2 victory Friday night in front of a home crowd of nearly 800.


Women's Soccer

Women’s soccer hosts Radford in season opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 21, 2014) – The ETSU women’s soccer team will begin regular season play Friday, Aug. 22 as the Buccaneers host reigning Big South regular-season champion Radford at 7:00 p.m., inside Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Men's Soccer

Wilson, Brangman named to preseason All-SoCon team

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (August 21, 2014) – With the regular season just a week away, ETSU men’s soccer players Emmanuel Wilson (Memphis, Tenn.) and Donte Brangman (Southampton, Bermuda) have been selected to the Southern Conference’s preseason all-conference team.


Baseball

ETSU baseball welcomes 20 newcomers to campus

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 21, 2014) – As a new freshman class moved into the dorms on Thursday, ETSU baseball head coach Tony Skole and his staff welcomed 20 newcomers to campus as well.


Volleyball

Hardy receives preseason SoCon honors; Bucs picked third

SPARTANBURG S.C. (Aug. 20, 2014) – The Southern Conference Volleyball Preseason Coaches’ Poll was released on Wednesday and ETSU was picked to finish third, while senior middle blocker Meredith Hardy (Kingsport, Tenn.) landed preseason all-conference honors.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Men picked third, women fourth in SoCon preseason poll

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Aug. 19, 2014) – Both the ETSU men’s and women’s cross country teams were picked to finish among the top four in the Southern Conference with the men selected to finish third while the women were chosen to finish fourth, the conference office announced Tuesday.


Women's Soccer

Zadrazil, Short highlight preseason All-SoCon team

SPARTANBURG, N.C. (August 14, 2014) – Although it has been nearly a decade since ETSU has competed in the Southern Conference, coaches across the league gave the Buccaneers a vote of confidence Thursday, selecting Sarah Zadrazil (St. Gilgen, Austria) and Hannah Short (Bristol, England) to the preseason all-conference team.


General News

Support ETSU in College Colors Day Spirit Cup Competition

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 14, 2014) – The 10th annual College Colors Day celebration is underway and the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is asking all Buccaneer fans to help join in the Spirit Cup Competition.


Women's Soccer

Roversi caps 2014 recruiting class for women's soccer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 13, 2014) – ETSU Women’s Soccer Head Coach Adam Sayers has announced the final signee of his incoming recruiting class, Italian midfielder Paola Roversi (Rieti, Italy).


Men's Golf

Pugh gears up for U.S. Amateur Championship

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. (Aug. 10, 2014) – ETSU rising senior Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) gears up for the 114th U.S. Amateur Championship, which begins Monday morning at the Atlanta Athletic Club.


Volleyball

Volleyball opens preseason practice

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 9, 2014) – After moving back on campus and sitting through team meetings on Friday, the ETSU volleyball team was able to take to the court for the first time as the Bucs began preparations for the 2014 season on Saturday.


Volleyball

Muey, Wiley look to build off overseas experience

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 8, 2014) – For a third straight year the ETSU volleyball team was represented in the European Global Challenge.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball season ticket renewal drive underway

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 7, 2014) – The season ticket renewal campaign for women’s basketball’s return to Brooks Gym is in progress, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday.


Football

Torbush announces addition of strength coach Allan Johnson

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 7, 2014) – ETSU head football coach Carl Torbush announced Thursday that former Ohio State football and Baltimore Orioles strength and conditioning coach Allan Johnson has joined the Buccaneers’ coaching staff as an assistant coach in charge of strength training.


Volleyball

ETSU Volleyball Receives AVCA Team Academic Award

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 5, 2014) – Coming off a championship campaign last fall, the ETSU volleyball team also recorded an immense amount of success in the classroom as the Bucs were one of a record-setting 676 programs to receive the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award, which was released by the organization on Monday.


General News

JC Cardinals to host Kingsport Sunday at Thomas Stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 4, 2014) – The Johnson City Cardinals return to Thomas Stadium as they host the Kingsport Mets this Sunday at 4 p.m. The game is sponsored by Monarch 815.


Men's Basketball

ETSU athletics launches 2014-15 men’s basketball season ticket renewal campaign

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 1, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Friday that it has launched its 2014-15 men’s basketball season ticket renewal campaign.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf Receives GCAA Team Academic Award

NORMAN, Okla. (July 31, 2014) – The East Tennessee State University men’s golf team was one of 141 programs to receive academic honors from the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA), which was released by the organization late Wednesday.


Women's Soccer

Women's soccer announces signing of Llaràs Blanco

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 31, 2014) - ETSU Women's Soccer Head Coach Adam Sayers has announced another addition to the Buccaneers' back line with the signing of Alba Llaràs Blanco (Molerussa, Spain).


Volleyball

Devine preparing for pro volleyball career

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 30, 2014) -- There are few things in life that fit together as naturally as Megan Devine and volleyball.


Men's Golf

Chris Hickman completes summer hat trick

KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. (July 30, 2014) – When Chris Hickman has won this summer, he has won big.


General News

ETSU Athletics partners with Advanced-Online for online store

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 29, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced it has partnered with Advanced-Online for the official online store of the Buccaneers.


Women's Soccer

Murua-Astorquiza, Spain advance to UEFA U-19 Final

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 26, 2014) – Incoming ETSU women’s soccer player Garazi Murua-Astorquiza (Getxo, Spain) and the Spanish U-19 team knocked off host Norway, 2-0, Thursday, July 24 to advance to the final of the UEFA Women’s Under 19 Championship.


Football

Campers set sights on football dreams at “Kids Camp”

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 26, 2014) – Campers from grades 4-8 gathered inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center Saturday morning as ETSU Football Head Coach Carl Torbush and his staff hosted the Carl Torbush/ETSU Football Kids Camp presented by Chick-Fil-A at the Johnson City Crossings.


Women's Basketball

Register for women’s hoops Buc Experience camp

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 26, 2014) – The ETSU women’s basketball Buccaneer Experience camp is accepting registration for two sessions that run Aug. 1 – 3 for players in grades 9 – 12.


Men's Soccer

Slate set for men’s soccer’s SoCon return

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 25, 2014) – ETSU Head Men’s Soccer Coach Bo Oshoniyi has announced the schedule for Bucs’ 2014 campaign. The 2013 Atlantic Sun Champion Buccaneers will kick off the season Friday, Aug. 15 at 4:30 p.m., with an intrasquad Blue & Gold exhibition match.


Men's Golf

Pugh Named Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-American Scholar

NORMAN, Okla. (July 24, 2014) – Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholars for Divisions I, II and the NAIA have been announced by the GCAA, and ETSU men’s golfer Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) received the prestigious academic honor on Thursday.


Women's Basketball

Ezell announces 2014-15 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 24, 2014) – Second-year ETSU women’s basketball head coach Brittney Ezell unveiled the program’s 2014-15 schedule Thursday, complete with contests against six teams who competed in postseason play last season including two NCAA Tournament teams.


General News

ETSU athletics launches new logos, branding initiative

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 23, 2014) – During a Wednesday press conference inside the Carnegie Hotel’s Grand Soldiers Ballroom, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics officially announced a new visual identity and branding initiative for the Buccaneers’ program.


General News

SoCon to launch SoCon Digital Network in August

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Southern Conference will launch the SoCon Digital Network, a free streaming service available live and on demand, in late August, Commissioner John Iamarino announced Tuesday.


General News

ETSU announces details for Wednesday’s press conference

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 22, 2014) – The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced additional details for Wednesday’s press conference regarding the launch of its new visual identity and branding initiative for the Buccaneers’ program.


Football

ETSU football announces “Kids Camp” set for July 26th

JOHNSON CITY (July 21, 2014) – The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Monday that the football program will host the Carl Torbush/ETSU Football Kids Camp presented by Chick-Fil-A at Johnson City Crossings for children entering 4th grade to those entering 8th grade on Saturday, July 26th inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Football

Coaches share insight at ETSU Football Coaching Clinic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 19, 2014) – Members of the ETSU Football coaching staff shared insight and tricks of the trade with area coaches Saturday as part of the second annual Carl Torbush/ETSU Football Coaching Clinic presented by Appalachian Orthopaedic Associates.


Men's Golf

Enoch wraps up play at Open Championship

HOYLAKE, England (July 18, 2014) – Rhys Enoch’s (Cornwall, England) run in the Open Championship came to an end on Friday at Royal Liverpool Golf Club.


Volleyball

Devine releases 2014 volleyball schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 18, 2014) – Coming off a conference championship season a year ago, ETSU volleyball head coach Lindsey Devine looks to prime the Buccaneers for another title run as she released the 2014 schedule on Friday.


Men's Golf

Enoch posts 73 in first round of Open Championship

HOYLAKE, England (July 17, 2014) – The first round of the 2014 Open Championship came to an end Thursday evening and former ETSU men’s golfer Rhys Enoch (Cornwall, England) finished with a 1-over-par 73 at Royal Liverpool Golf Club.


General News

ETSU athletics to launch new branding initiative July 23rd

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 17, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday that it will be hosting a press conference on July 23rd to launch a new visual identity and branding initiative for the Buccaneers’ program.


Men's Golf

Enoch makes Open Championship debut on Thursday

HOYLAKE, England (July 16, 2014) – Former ETSU men’s golfer Rhys Enoch (Cornwall, England) makes his Open Championship debut Thursday when he tees off at Royal Liverpool.


Football

Football coaching clinic speaker schedule released

JOHNSON CITY (July 15, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday the speaking schedule for the second annual Carl Torbush/ETSU Football Coaching Clinic presented by Appalachian Orthopaedic Associates on Saturday, July 19th.


Men's Golf

Hickman captures Eastern Amateur in record fashion

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (June 14, 2014) – ETSU men’s golfer Chris Hickman (Centreville, Md.) captured his second tournament championship of the summer and this time the Buccaneer rising junior did so in record fashion.


Women's Soccer

Bucs bolster back line with addition of Murua-Astorquiza

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 11, 2014) - Further strengthening the Buccaneers' incoming recruiting class, ETSU Women's Soccer Head Coach Adam Sayers has announced the addition of international standout Garazi Murua-Astorquiza (Getxo, Spain).


Men's Tennis

Campers get tips from championship men's tennis team

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 10, 2014) - The playing season for the ETSU men's tennis team may have concluded in May, but the season of giving is in full swing. Thursday afternoon, the 2014 Atlantic Sun Champion Buccaneers provided free tennis lessons to campers of Fairmont Adventurequest.


Football

Torbush announces addition of Losey to coaching staff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 10, 2014) – ETSU head football coach Carl Torbush announced Thursday that former Buccaneers’ offensive lineman Erik Losey has joined the team’s coaching staff.


Football

BFFF makes donation to ETSU Football’s Kick-off Fund

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 9, 2014) – ETSU Athletics announced Wednesday that the Buccaneer Football and Friends Foundation, Inc. recently approved and signed a gift agreement with the ETSU Foundation to transfer all dollars raised by the BFFF to the ETSU Kick-Off Fund.


Volleyball

Devine guides USA to silver in Costa Rica

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 8, 2014) – ETSU volleyball head coach Lindsey Devine added to her medal count last month as she helped guide the U.S. Girls’ Youth National Team to a silver medal at the NORCECA Women’s U-18 Continental Championship, which was held in San Jose, Costa Rica.


Football

ETSU plans second annual football coaching clinic

JOHNSON CITY (July 7, 2014) – ETSU Athletics announced Monday that it will host the second annual Carl Torbush/ETSU Football Coaching Clinic presented by Appalachian Orthopaedic Associates on Saturday, July 19th inside the Martha Culp Auditorium on the ETSU campus.